Eagle Dancer by Randy Chitto Blackware Native American Clay Pottery

Description: Eagle Dancer Randy Chitto Blackware Turtle Native American Pottery Sculpture 9.5 inches tall 9 inches wide Randy ChittoRandall (Randy) Chitto is an acclaimed clay artist whose works are in numerous museum collections, including The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, The Denver Art Museum and The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, among many others. His work are also shown at the Santa Fe Indian Market (SWAIA), Heard Indian Market and other select exhibitions. Randy grew up in Chicago, Illinois, moving there with his family from the Choctaw reservation in Mississippi. Randy is a past winner of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts Fellowship and a Dubin Fellow at The School of Advance Research, formerly The School or American Research. Randy has accumulated many other awards and distinctions in his career. His studio, The Red Clay Studio is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.In 1980, Randy enrolled at The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe. His main interest at the time was painting, but it was there he found clay. Otellie Loloma was his first instructor in a medium he had previously not worked with. He continued his study in clay with instructor Ralph Pardington, a mentor and friend. Under Mr. Pardington developed his unique style.He also took painting classes with the renowned artist and instructor Linda Lomahaftewa at IAIA. In 1983 , he graduated with both a two- and three- Dimensional Degree in Studio Art. Randy is married to his bride of 36 years, Jackie Carpio, whom he met in Mrs. Loloma's clay class. Randy and Jackie have two boys, Hollis and Dillon. Hollis is an acclaimed, award-winning artist and Dillon is an accomplished playwright. Randy has served on many boards for several non-profits organizations in Santa Fe and along with Jackie co-founded the Santa Fe Indian Center. Randy is currently the vice-chair of the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA)

Price: 1450 USD

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

End Time: 2024-01-01T15:34:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD