| "I
have been an artist for as long as I can remember, first drawing
and painting, then on to clay and bronze work. I use personal experiences
and my Native American culture to draw my ideas from. I carve stories
and patterns into the pots to create the images. Each pot is like
a blank canvas. I try to express my heritage on the surface.
I have also been blessed with a very special dream showing me
a "cut-out" approach that has really become my trademark.
I feel very honored and thankful that I was given this dream and
try to create works of art that are held in the highest regard
for my heritage and also my relationship with family and nature.
I combine the artwork and legends of the past with contemporary
materials of the present, to keep the "Oral Traditions"
alive. Using art is my way of passing on a rich culture to new
generations. Moon Bear Pottery is dedicated to the preservation
of American Indian art. It reflects the harmony I share with the
world I live in."
Learn
more about Shirley Brauker at her website |