Louise Goodman (artist) facts for kids
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Louise Goodman
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Coiled pot in fired clay with piñon pitch, ca. 1986, by Louise Goodman Smithsonian American Art Museum
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| Born | December 25, 1937 Cow Springs, Navajo Nation, Arizona
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| Nationality | Navajo |
| Known for | Ceramics |
| Spouse(s) | Eddie Goodman sr. |
Louise Rose Goodman (born December 25, 1937) is a talented Navajo folk artist. She is famous for her amazing pottery and sculptures.
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About Louise Goodman's Art
Louise Goodman is a member of the Biih Bitoodnii (Deer Spring) clan. She learned how to make pottery from her sister-in-law, Lorena Bartlett. Louise creates many different types of pottery.
Her Unique Pottery Styles
At first, Louise made traditional jars and bowls. These came in many shapes and sizes. Later, she started making lots of animal figures. These included chickens, rams, dogs, squirrels, bears, and even elephants!
Louise began making animal figures when fewer people wanted her regular pots. Animal figures were already popular among other Navajo potters. One of her most special styles is a "modified coil pot." In these pots, the coils (or clay ropes) are smoothed out only on the inside.
Where You Can See Her Art
Louise Goodman's artwork has been shown in many important museums. You can find her pieces at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her art has also been displayed at the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
Other places her work has been shown include the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her art is also at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona. You can even see her work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C..
Famous Works by Louise Goodman
Here are some examples of Louise Goodman's well-known artworks:
- Bear, 1990: This sculpture is made from fired clay with piñon pitch. It is quite large, standing over 22 inches tall. You can see it at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- Coiled Pot, about 1986: This pot is also made from fired clay with piñon pitch. It is about 15 inches tall and 11 inches wide. It is also part of the collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
