Luz Angela Crawford

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As a native of Colombia, South America I was inspired to create a style of pots and clay plaques in the style of the indigenous culture. The process to make pottery is very old. Each piece I make is molded by hand using primitive techniques. I incorporate natural elements such as seeds, rocks, wood leaves and shells to make the textures in each piece I create. Using earthly colors and textures, with attention to detail, I mold nature in a unique way. After working many hours each piece is allowed to dry before being fired. Glazes are then applied to the services using minerals such as copper, iron, cobalt, and various types of clay giving the art an organic finish.

I had the wonderful opportunity with the indigenous Guambia culture from my country Colombia, South America. The Guambians live in the central northern Andes and are known for their potter and weaving. I discovered their primitive traditions and techniques of working with clay without the use of a potters wheel. They showed me how to connect with my roots and the Earth. At this time I was even more inspired to be a part of the long history of people making things with their hands. My work reflects the ancient artistic traditions from South America. When creating a piece of clay, I am into it. Making pottery is pure joy.

Education

• School of Fine Arts, Bogota, Colombia
• School of Visual Arts, Cali, Colombia
• Bolzano Ceramic School, Bolzano, Italy
• Nijole Savickas, Sculptor, Workshop, Madrid, Spain
• Kathy Triplett, Ceramic Artist, Workshop, Atlanta, Georgia
• Mitch Lyons, Ceramic Artist, Workshop, Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Marko Fields, Ceramic Artist, Workshop, Atlanta, Georgia

3701 Plains Boulevard, Suite 114
Amarillo, Texas 79102

(806) 683-8006

Web: LuzAngelaCrawford.com