Artist’s Statement

Maria Palotas, born in Budapest Hungary, developed an interest in the arts at age 12. By the time she was 14 she was attending fine arts and sculpture classes at the Huber Desi and Ferenczy Beni Fine Arts Studio in Budapest. From there, Maria started to focus on pottery and became an apprentice at the Ari Lakatos and Andrea Kiss studio. After 2 years of honing her skills in this setting, Maria opened her own studio and eventually became a mentor to eager students seeking private lessons as well as a potter in her own right; selling her work publicly and showing pieces in galleries around Budapest and Gyor. Maria has since pioneered a revival of Pueblo style.

As an instructor Maria encourages her students to develop a thorough knowledge of the artistic and technical foundations of the pottery craft. She offers classes that range from foundations to intermediate throwing.

Contact Information:

Maria Palotas
(Company) maripottery
Pitt Meadows, BC

Tel: (604) 465 1173
Email: maripottery@gmail.com
Website: www.maripottery.com

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Portrait of Maria Palotas holding an ornamental vase Pueblo style

in Engobe and red clay

25 x 23 cm - Photography by John Lowe

Ornamental vase Pueblo style in Engobe and red clay

35 x 33 cm - Photography by Maria Palotas

Ornamental vase Pueblo style in Engobe and red clay

25 x 14 cm - Photography by Maria Palotas