Using clays from his home, and natural pigments from minerals in his area, his work has become very distinctive. He often draws inspiration for these designs from old, broken pottery shards from Tularosa. He uses crushed shards from this same pottery to instill that spirit into his pots and bring that spirit to new life. Doing this in his own way, Myron is bridging the gap between old and new, and reviving patterns once thought lost. He remains true to his tradition, culture, and spirituality of Pueblo life.

This new jar is bold and dynamic in appearance. The tones of deep red, black and white “jump off” the clay. The diagonal bands of solid tones, set against the stair stepped black painting is excellent. If you look closely at the lip on the jar, you will see a break in the line that surrounds the opening. This is referred to as a “spirit line.” I’ve been told that this represents the doorway between the piece’s spirit and its new home. It is also thought to be where the spirit of the potter leaves the piece. It was often seen in older Laguna and Acoma pottery. It is always a pleasure to see what new designs Myron creates.

6 ½” high by 7” wide