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Fernando Solís Luna wins national Mexican pottery award
Master potter Fernando Solís Luna, from Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, has been awarded the top prize at the 13th National Contest of Great Masters of Mexico's Artisanal Heritage. His winning piece, titled ‘Cántaro armadillos’, is a clay vessel featuring armadillo bases and traditional patterns.
The work was created using modeling, burnishing, engraving, and smoking techniques, taking approximately 30 days to complete. Solís Luna, who began learning the craft from his family at age six, dedicated the award to his parents and his children, to whom he is passing on the tradition.
The competition was organized by the federal Secretariat of Culture through Fonart, the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL), and Banco Nacional de México. While 22 awards were distributed across various categories, Solís Luna received the highest national recognition. The winning pieces are on display at the Sala Justino Fernández in Bellas Artes until October 28.
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Fernando Solís Luna · Fonart · Fondo Nacional para el Fomento de las Artesanías · INBAL · Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura · Secretaría de Cultura · Zinapécuaro
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The winning piece is titled ‘Cántaro armadillos’. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The contest included three special prizes, 13 unique category prizes, and five honorable mentions. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The creation of the winning piece required approximately 30 days of work. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The contest was organized by the Federal Ministry of Culture through Fonart, INBAL, and Banco Nacional de México. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 22 awards were presented to winning works during the contest. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ‘Cántaro armadillos’ was created using modeling, burnishing, sgraffito, and smoking techniques. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fernando Solís Luna received the National Award at the 13th National Contest of Great Masters of Mexico's Artisanal Heritage. agenciainfomania.com · sobrecontexto.com · www.lavozdemichoacan.com.mx