Museums | Charlotte Lindley Martin Ceramics

What a gem of a show. Over the years I have heard many stories about Val Cushing and I am sorry never to have met him. By all accounts he was one of the best teachers and a great potter. This is a quote by Val Cushing, simple and true.

“It is in nature that I find the rich colors, the dynamic textures and the harmonious forms I love to make”

Val M. Cushing

: Val M. Cushing, Footed Vase, 1959, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Pitcher 1980s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with bowls, 1997, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Teapot 1990’s, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2002, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Soup Tureen with Tray, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2006, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Storage Jar, Column Series, 2011, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

: Val M. Cushing, Casserole 2013 – detail of handle, Providence Art Museum, NCECA 2015

My final quote is one that I aspire to and I imagine most potters do too.

“I aspire to make beautiful pottery – some to be used and some to function visually as sculpture” Val M. Cushing

After spending 5 days in the studio it was time to explore Santa Fe. We started at the Spanish Market – mostly religious themed crafts. I have been to Indian Market which includes all the crafts, each pueblo has their own style and no two are alike. The younger generation are making within the tradition and at the same time developing their own voice. I find that very exciting. We visited Shiprock Gallery on the Plaza and saw top of the line jewelry, weaving, and pots. We lunched at Cafe Pascal and I had a magnificent plate of Huevos Rancheros.

: Cafe Pascal Santa Fe

: Cafe Pascal Santa Fe

: Cafe Pascal Santa Fe

: Huevos Rancheros, Cafe Pascal Santa Fe

We returned to Museum Hill to visit the Museum of International Folk Art. Amazing collection from all over the world. Here are some images of my favorite objects. I didn’t write titles or countries down – sorry!