The Provenance Fair was a great success. I would like to thank the Wichita County Heritage Society for inviting me to be apart of the fair and for all the help that was instrumental in setting up my display.
Also, I would like to thank all those who visited me and enjoyed my display. Thank you!
Here is another piece of art that I was impressed by, and was fortunate to buy and bring back. I'm showcasing it at the Provenance Fair April 16th, unless bought before then.
This is a statue of a faceless woman, with the interpretation that it is every woman, looking upward in thought, shoulders cocked.
SR
One of the best experiences of my buying trips are the beautiful pieces of art I come across.
Here are a couple of beautiful pieces of art that I would like to highlight. The first is an armoire, which is hand carved and ornate. (I'll post a few more in the upcoming days)
I'm pleased to announce that Old World Pottery will be participating in the first annual Provenance Fair Saturday April 16th at 2706 Hamilton Blvd (across from Hamilton Park) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is in collaboration with the 11th annual Provenance Historic Home Tour. I'll be showcasing the very best of the best in pottery and metal art, among many other local businesses, under the tent provided by the Wichita County Heritage Society. I'll repost this again when the event draws near. For more information, please check out their website at http://www.wichita-heritage.org/index.htm.
Sincerely,
Saul Ramos
Here our a couple of, Chanticleer (Roosters). Perhaps they remind you of the fables involving Reynard the Fox.
My name is Saul Ramos, and I started this blog to advertise products I find on various trips to Mexico. I will also educate those who own pottery or have an interest in purchasing them on how best to utilize and protect them.
Pottery has been a part of our society from the beginning of civilization to today; however, the way we use our pots have changed. In terms of how you use your pottery, you are only limited by your imagination (or by someone else's as reproducing is the greatest of compliments).
One subject I'll write about quite often will be a pot's quality of clay (terra-cotta) and how it is affected by the weather, as it is a subject most customers are concerned when investing in pottery and outdoor decor. Additionally, I will highlight the different styles of pottery from various cities and states of Mexico. I find that one of the biggest misconceptions people have about Mexican pottery is that it's all one in the same, as if a pot made in Nuevo Laredo is identical to a beautiful piece of art from the arts district of Guadalajara. It is an unfortunate belief, which degrades the quality of pottery from central Mexico, because pottery from central Mexico last longer due to how they are crafted and the quality of terra-cotta used. You might not tell the difference during the warm seasons, but I guarantee you will see the difference during and after the winter season.
In addition to pottery, I'll also focus my attention to Cast-Stone and metal art. I'll differentiate cement, concrete, and Cast-Stone, and explain how the weather affects each one. I'll showcase metal work, such as trellises and arbors, and explain the importance of the gauge (thickness) of the metal; as well as, highlighting the differences between wrought iron and cast aluminum.
Ultimately, I want to showcase the very best coming out of Mexico while teaching you how to get the most out of your pottery. It is my hope that you leave each post with a better understanding and appreciation for these pieces of art.
Sincerely,
Saul Ramos
