“Rain”

In the year 1552, there was a terrible drought in New Mexico and Colorado. Hundreds of Native Americans came south looking for water and a new place to live. They settled in what is today Nambe Pueblo, north of Santa Fe. As the drought continued, the people prayed for rain. Then, one morning, drops of rain began to fall and the drought was gone. This vessel is titled “Rain” in honor of the first drop of rain that fell in answer to the people’s prayer.

Born and raised in the Southwest, Fred Ortiz sculpts unique bronzes. His work is a modern interpretation of traditional Native American pottery, and gives familiar forms a contemporary appeal. Ortiz begins by carefully selecting a piece of fine stone, and then designing the pot around the centerpiece of the stone. Each one of his bronze pots are original, one-of-a-kind sculptures. These highly collectible pots are treasured by bronze collectors around the world, including commissioned pieces created for the King of Jordan, the Sultan of Brunei, and the King of the United Arab Emirates.