POTTERY+CRITIQUE

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE FOLLOWING TWO POTTERY PIECES MADE WITH THE COIL METHOD. THE FIRST PIECE IS BY JODY FOLWELL, AND THE SECOND PIECE IS BY A NATIVE AMERICAN POTTER, MARGARET TOFOYA.

American potter Jody Falwell's asymmetrical works of art find interesting ways to address controversial and social issues of the times. She is one of nine children in the Naranjo Family which brings a long tradition of pottery and culture where harmony is highly valued.
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Margaret Tofoya Is the matriarch of the Sante Clara Pueblo potters. Like her mother and family before her, she used the coil method and completed the surface designs using traditional Native American motifs.
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1. Allen- Both pots are similar because of their texture and shine. The first one is not symetrical, it is a free clay mold. However, the second pot is symetrical throughout the shape. The first pot also has random line designs throughout the pot, whereas the second pot has a defined design on the top region. The second pot also has a smaller base. 2.luke- the first pot is more of a spherical design while the second consists of a more angular structure. However, the surface engravings are similar in design. the first also displays an asymetrical shape while the other is symmetrical.
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3. Kayley- The first pot is larger at the bottom, and the second pot is small at the bottom and gradually becomes larger. The first pot has many designs throughout the entire potwhere the second pot has designs only on the top half. Both pots have been smoothed and have a shine to them.

4. Heather- While the first pot is a lot more rounded and less symmetrical, the second pot is more angled rather than spherical. The designs are similar, but the second pot's designs are carved deeper and are more geometric in nature.

5.Camden- The first pot is more circular, while the second pot is not round. The first one has designs on the whole pot and the second one only has designs on the top of the pot.

6. Zach- The first one is rather tear drop shaped with no base and the other one has a base.

7.Bryce S.- The first pot looks older than the second. The first has plenty of designs that may represent ancient figures. The second pot looks as if has been made recently due to its smooth texture. It also may be a more sacred pot due to the symbols that are located around the rim of the pot.

8.Patrick Mc. - the first is asymetrical and is more spherical. The second is symmetrical and more angled. they are both similar due to the carvings on their surfaces.

9. JR Morton - The first piece of art is beautiful in its asymmetrical style. It seems to represent an idea of imperfection. The shine of it shows a brightness and potential of societal growth. The second piece is perfectly symmetrical and appears to have been made on a spinning wheel. The design on the top of it seems to be repeating and I have no idea what the artist what trying to get across, other than perfection perhaps.

8. Lauren-Although the two pots have a similar style, the first pot is less symetrical than the last pot, which has a definite shape and pattern. :)

9. The two pots shown above have a few similarities. Both are made by Native American potters and both have a smooth texture. Although the first pot has a creative design all throughout the pot resembling social issues, the seconded only has a few symbols engraved at the top of the pot. Both pots are very similar however had two completely different meanings. - Sam

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12. Will- Both pots have similarities and differences. They are both made out of the coil method and each have a few designs on them. The first one is a much different shape than the second one and the second one is much more circular and looks more like a traditional pot.

13. Bryce G.: These pots have details and symbols that must be etched/engraved allowing for different levels on the surface. However, the first pot has varying surfaces from the top to bottom, while the second pot has a concentration of details culminating around and at the opening.

14. Rachel S- The first pot is thicker at the bottom and then the secod ones starts small and grows bigger. They both are coil pots but smoothed out for a cleaner look. They both have interesting deep cut designs to give texture and interesting look. They both are glazed or a nice shine.

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6. Rachel Harris: Both of the pots are very similar in that they have been smoothes and glossed over. The pots differ in that the details vary amongst the two. The first pot had a interesting design all over the pot, while the second pot only has design at the top and is glossed over around the bottom.

17. Tanner: The first pot is symmetrical throughout, while the second pot widens from bottom to top, and then narrows again to the opening. Both pots are glossed, but the first pot has designs all over while the second is only engraved at the top.

18. Jordan: The first pot seems as if it was just drawn on the top surface. The second one has a deeper indention. The second one also has a pattern, and the first one does not.

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21.Leah: the first pot's designs are less engraved than the second pot, whose design seems to be more engraved out. the first pot's desigh also continues over the whole pot, where thesecond pot's design is only at the top.