If things had gone differently, Tammy Garcia might be operating her own beauty salon instead of creating award-winning art that sells as quickly as she can create it. Although she has been making and selling pottery since she was a teenager, at one point she enrolled in a beauty school, but quit because she couldn’t afford to continue. The beauty world’s loss was the art world’s gain.

One of the most collectible Pueblo potters today, Garcia creates unique ceramic pieces that include traditional effigies, water jars, and storage jars.

Tammy Garcia (New Mexico)

Elk Hunter
Natural Clay
“These pots are made of clay native to Santa Clara pueblo and are coil built and painted with natural clay slips.”

Tammy Garcia (New Mexico)

Birdhaus
Bronze
24” High by 14” Wide
“The form was inspired by the Bauhaus movement (1913 – 1933) and ancient pottery incorporating geometric design. This also reflects an experimentation in textures and layered design.”