{"title":"Noreen Simplicio","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy future as a potter began when I was a young child playing with mud...making mud pies and mud pots. My talents emerged as I had my first lesson in pottery-making in 1977 at Zuni High School. Classes were instructed by the late Jennie Laate, an Acoma woman. I learned as much as I could from Jennie because I knew I was fortunate to have this talented gift, and knew I could be a successful potter. After leaving high school, I wanted to venture into more of my talent. I met another Acoma woman by the name of Angelina Medina. Angelina inspired me to further develop my skills and venture into the increasingly competitive world of Pueblo pottery. While working with Angelina, it gave me an opportunity to market and sell my work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1988, I entered my first competitive art show. There, I experienced the thrill of receiving an Award of Excellence for my work. In August, I was featured New Artist at the 67th Annual Indian Market in Santa Fe, NM. In May of 1989, six pieces that I entered in competition, four were awarded 1st Place, one received 2nd Place and one received 3rd Place ribbons. I have a growing list of Major Art Awards. In January of 1990, I instructed classes at the Zuni High School when my former instructor Jennie Laate was unable to teach because of medical reasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy unique pottery forms are characterized by distinctive designs that combine traditional Zuni pottery symbols with contemporary design elements of my own creation. I make great use of fine lines, birds and animal symbols. The scenes depicted on my work often stress the universal harmony that should be maintained among all living things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI specialize in miniatures, bowls, seed bowls with lizards and vases. I also do pottery sculptured with scenes of ancient pueblo dwellings that are fully detailed with tiny figures of Pueblo inhabitants. Angelina Medina and Jennie Laate have been a great inspiration in my life. Being a full-time potter has been a rewarding experience and I am pleased to say that my work is in great demand.","products":[{"product_id":"butterfly-pottery-wine-glasses","title":"Butterfly Wine Goblets","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoted Zuni potter Noreen Simplicio's first clay lessons were over 35 years ago, from Jennie Laate and Angelina Medina, both inspirational educators in the Zuni school system. Her latest offering is a stunning pair of ceramic bisque ware wine glasses or goblets adorned with \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/butterfly\"\u003eButterfly\u003c\/a\u003e and floral motifs hand painted from ceramic paints. These exquisite glasses are glazed and food safe, the perfect 2-piece set for any special occasion or to enjoy daily. Each goblet is approximately 6 1\/2\" tall, 3 3\/8\" wide and 3 1\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41772861456469,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NoreenSimplicio-ceramic-wine-glasses-set.jpg?v=1760548127"},{"product_id":"lizards-seed-pottery","title":"Lizards Seed Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the old days, seed potteries were designed to keep critters out and seeds in that were for vital staple crops like \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/corn\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e, beans and squash. But playful \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/lizard\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eLizards\u003c\/a\u003e dart in and out of Noreen Simplicio's hand-coiled seed pottery as their three dimensional bodies are energetic and fast. The clay work also holds little windows where a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House motif and Zuni flowers live. About 3 1\/2\" long, 3 1\/2\" wide and 2 7\/8\" tall, from natural clay and pigments. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42826031857749,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Noreen-Simplicio-lizard-pottery2-v4.jpg?v=1785876786"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/noreen-simplicio\/animal-lizard.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}