Description
Earthenware clay pot.
Category
Pottery: Contemporary
Materials
Earthenware clay.
Dimensions
8" x 10" x 8"
David Pruitt
Cherokee Nation
About the Artist
Cherokee clay artist David Pruitt creates art that incorporates both ancient traditions and contemporary visions. His art gives us a unique way to look at the ancient and the new combined. David grew up in Adair County in Oklahoma, the heart of the Cherokee Nation. David has attended Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma and Stilwell Vocational School, Stilwell, Oklahoma. He had the basic art courses of drawing and painting. His education in clay has been a few private and group pottery classes. With very limited instruction, he has produced an impressive body of work. David’s art is inspired by his heritage and is realized through his effort and hard work. As a youth, David was taught the traditional ways of the Cherokee. Some of his memories include learning to identify the healing plants with his Grandmother and playing stickball at the ceremonial Stomp Grounds. This combination of traditional knowledge and artistic talent honors his Cherokee heritage and breaks new ground in the world of contemporary art.
Pickup & Shipping
All artworks sold will be shipped from the gallery after the show closes. Packages should go out no later than September 20, 2025. Visit here to learn more about shipping and handling as well as tax-exempt purchases.