“From 800 A.D. to 1700, Caddo tribal pottery thrived in the Southeast, traded even to France and Spain. As the Caddo tribe faced devastating colonial impacts, much knowledge of this rich tradition faded. I aim to revive our ceramic legacy for future generations,” says Chase Kahwinhut Earles. The artist emphasizes learning and honoring traditional practices by hand-digging clay and pit-firing all of his pieces, an approach that not only reflects Caddo ancestral style but also lays a foundation for its cultural evolution.
Keeper of the Seeds II, clay, 17 x 13 in.
The Caddo Story of the Flood, hand-dug clay, 24 x 17 in.
Batah Kuhuh Bit: Alligator Gar 2, The Resilience of the River People, hand-dug clay, 36 x 12 in.
“I believe our pottery’s design and identity would have naturally evolved over time, adapting to new influences, such as the creation of Caddo clay chalices inspired by Spanish metalwork,” Earles says. “I strive to expand the definition of Native art, integrating new forms and expressions. Indigenous Futurism, along with exploring previously unaccepted ceramic mediums, helps achieve this goal. I seek Tay’sha (allies) to broaden the reach of Native and Caddo art, positioning it as a valued part of American fine art.” —
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Represented by King Galleries
130 Lincoln Avenue, Suite D, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (480) 481-0187, www.kinggalleries.com
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