Lisa Holt and Harlan Reano facts for kids
Lisa Holt (born 1980, Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico) and Harlan Reano (born 1978, Kewa Pueblo, New Mexico) are a husband-and-wife team. They are talented Pueblo potters and artists. They come from northern New Mexico. Since 1999, they have been making pottery together. They use old Cochiti pottery methods but create modern art.
About Their Art
Lisa Holt and Harlan Reano started making pottery together in 1999. At first, Lisa made the pots. Harlan then painted them. Now, they both help make the pottery. Harlan still does all the painting.
They first made small figures. These figures were inspired by old Cochiti traditions. These traditions included human and animal shapes. They use special clay from Cochiti. They also use natural paints for their art. They fire their pottery outdoors. They use cedar wood for the firing process.
More recently, they make pots, jars, and figures. These pieces have a more modern feel. They are influenced by Lisa's uncle, Virgil Ortiz. He is a very creative potter and designer.
Holt and Reano's art was shown at a big event. It was the 25th Smithsonian Institution Craft Show in 2007. In 2010, Smithsonian magazine showed a picture of their "Pueblo Fire Warrior" figure. They said, "He's a superhero we came up with."
You can find Holt and Reano's artwork in many museums. These include the National Museum of the American Indian. Their art is also at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. The Peabody Essex Museum and others also have their work.
One of their pieces is called Untitled pot. The Smithsonian American Art Museum bought it. This was part of a special campaign. It celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Renwick Gallery.
Lisa Holt's Journey
Lisa Holt comes from Cochiti Pueblo. Her grandmother was a potter named Seferina Ortiz (1931–2007). Seferina was Lisa's teacher and guide. Lisa also learned from her mother, Juanita Inez Ortiz. Her uncle, Virgil Ortiz, also taught her. Lisa is part of the Herrera family. This family has many Pueblo potters in New Mexico. Their artwork is often found in art collections and museums.
Harlan Reano's Background
Harlan Reano is half Kewa Pueblo (also known as Santo Domingo Pueblo). This is on his mother’s side of the family. He also learned how to make pottery from his mother-in-law. Her name is Juanita Inez Ortiz.
Awards and Recognition
Lisa Holt and Harlan Reano have won many awards for their pottery.
- 2012 – They won Best of Classification in Pottery. This was at the Santa Fe Indian Market.
- 2011 – They won four awards at the Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market. These included Best of Classification in Pottery. They also won first place in traditional pottery. Plus, they received two judge's awards.
- 2010 – They won Best of Classification in Pottery. This was also at the Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market.
