Denny Gutierrez
(active 1960-present: carved blackware & redware, swirling melon bowls, some lidded)
Born: 1942
Family: son of Katherine Gutierrez
Teacher: Katherine Gutierrez
Awards:
1990 First, bowl (up to 8”); Third, black melon bowl; Third, miscellaneous, Indian Market, Santa Fe
1991 First, melon bowl; Second, undecorated jar (over 8”); Third, painted jar (up to 8”), Indian Market, Santa Fe
1992 First, bowl (up to 8” dia.), Indian Market, Santa Fe
1994 Second, undecorated black melon bowl & jar; Third, undecorated misc..; Indian Market, Santa Fe
1996 First, undecorated, misc. md. canteens & plates, Indian Market, Santa Fe
1998 First, Second, undecorated, misc.; Third, undecorated, melon bowl & jar, black, Indian Market, Santa Fe
Exhibitions:
1985-98 Indian Market, Santa Fe
1992 Andrews Pueblo Pottery, Albuquerque, NM
Techniques: traditionally fired, some double firing
Denny Gutierrez is a fine potter. His work shows mature development and refinement of style. He creates swirling melon bowls, in the tradition of Angela Baca. Other contemporary artists who create this form include Nancy Youngblood Logo and her brother Nathan Youngblood.
Denny’s work is noted for well-balanced forms and graceful lines.