Spencer MacCallum
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Spencer McCallum discovered the pottery of the town of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, a small town located near the ancient Paquime ruins in Chihuahua state. In 1976, McCallum discovered Juan Quezada, who soon became the leader of this now-thriving pottery movement. Quickly earning acceptance as a contemporary art form, his simple pottery is accepted and admired as a legitimate folk art.
To this day, McCallum plays a key role in the events of Mata Ortiz. McCallum is the author of many articles on Mata Ortiz, as well as the book, Portraits of Clay: Potters of Mata Ortiz.
External link
- Mata Ortiz website (http://www.ortizpots.com)