INNOVATIVE FINE ART IN SANTA FE AND DURANGO

Featured Artist: Harlan Reano

Harlan Reano (Kewa Pueblo) is an acclaimed Pueblo potter known for creating hand-coiled vessels and sculptural forms that bridge tradition and innovation. Working with natural clays and pigments, Reano handcrafts and intricately paints each piece, drawing inspiration from ancestral Pueblo pottery while incorporating bold, contemporary aesthetics. His work reflects a deep respect for traditional techniques paired with a distinctive artistic vision, resulting in pottery that is both culturally rooted and visually striking. His work is featured in prominent museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and has received numerous awards at major Native American art markets.

Experience Harlan Reano at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM & Durango, CO

Step into the collaborative world of Harlan Reano, where tradition and innovation meet in striking harmony. His hand-coiled pottery and dynamic painted designs breathe new life into ancestral techniques, offering a fresh, contemporary take on Pueblo ceramics. Visit Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO, to explore the latest works and experience the creative synergy of this acclaimed potter.

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Harlan Reano

Untitled Pot

Pottery
Item No. 23965

Harlan Reano

Floral Portal

Pottery
Item No. 23866

Harlan Reano

Untitled Pot

Pottery
Item No. 23434

Harlan Reano

Trinity

Pottery
Item No. 23433

Harlan Reano

Skydiving Rabbit

Pottery
Item No. 23298

Harlan Reano

Geometric Pot

Pottery
Item No. 21227

Harlan Reano

Star Lines

Pottery
Item No. 20710

Harlan Reano

Mountain Flower

Pottery
Item No. 20193

Harlan Reano

Female Centaur

Pottery
Item No. 19908

Harlan Reano

Wildflower Jar

Pottery
Item No. 19212

About Harlan Reano

Harlan Reano (Kewa Pueblo/Santo Domingo) creates hand-painted pottery that blends traditional Pueblo techniques with a contemporary aesthetic. Working with Cochiti clay and all-natural materials, he creates and paints each piece with distinctive cream and black designs inspired by historic Santo Domingo pottery as well as his own creative vision. His pottery is traditionally outdoor fired, honoring generations of Pueblo ceramic traditions while embracing innovation through form and design.

Reano developed his pottery skills under the influence of the Ortiz family of Cochiti Pueblo, learning the intricacies of pottery making and painting through years of close collaboration and mentorship. His work reflects a deep respect for traditional methods while introducing bold, contemporary imagery and compositions that have become his signature.

Beginning with figurative sculptures rooted in the traditional Cochiti style, including human and animal forms such as frogs and lizards, Reano has expanded his body of work to include ollas, jars, vessels, and sculptural forms. His pottery maintains strong connections to Pueblo tradition while offering a fresh, modern perspective through dynamic surface designs and expressive craftsmanship.

Reano's work has received numerous honors, including Best of Pottery at SWAIA's Santa Fe Indian Market in 2012 and Best of Pottery at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in 2010 and 2011. His hand-painted pottery is represented by Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where collectors appreciate the balance of cultural tradition and contemporary artistic expression found in every piece.

An Award-Winning Artist

Lisa Holt and Harlan Reano have received numerous prestigious awards for their collaborative pottery. Their innovative approach, blending traditional Pueblo techniques with contemporary designs, has earned them top honors at major Native American art markets.

Best of Classification in Pottery, Santa Fe Indian Market, 2012
Best of Classification in Pottery, Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market, 2010 and 2011 -
First Place in Figures/Manas, Santa Fe Indian Market, 2022
Traditional Pottery Award, Santa Fe Indian Market, 2022

Their work is featured in prominent museum collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.