Description
This is a small clay pot, crafted from clay collected from Lake Thunderbird in Oklahoma. The clay was processed, formed, detailed, and fired at home. Flint stones from the Illinois River were ground down to create the highlighted features of the pottery. The pot was then burnished with a smooth river stone, also collected from the Illinois River. The pattern on the pot evokes the image of lightning striking water. "Akcakhetv" in Mvskoke.
Genevieve Irwin
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
About the Artist
Genevieve Irwin is a visual artist from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Art has been a lifelong passion for Genevieve, expressed through a diverse range of mediums and styles. These include watercolor, acrylic, oil painting, and digital art. In addition, she explores various crafts such as sewing, weaving, pottery, and beading. Genevieve often creates vibrant reinterpretations of people and animals, using bold colors and flowing textures to bring their subjects to life.
