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A Life in Clay
By Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Michael Woodall
“I’m a big fan of early San Ildefonso pottery,” King explains. In the family room, a tall, narrow shelving unit next to the stacked-stone fireplace holds four large works from the pueblo, dating between 1910 and 1920. “Pieces from this time are hard to find in good condition. The artists were moving from that functional period and really focusing on the artistry on the outside and the forms.” A fifth San Ildefonso pot—a modern-day piece by Cavan Gonzales, a descendant of Martinez—sits on the top shelf. “It’s interesting to see the contemporary version of a polychrome compared with a historic one. I like the juxtaposition; it’s a continuum,” King continues. “And sometimes people can’t guess which are the older ones. It’s cool how well the pieces stand together over time.”