Artist at Work with Polo Ramirez, Ceramist

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Boca Raton Museum of Art

Polo Ramirez

Interested in traditional Peruvian ceramic techniques? Learn about the creative process of Master ceramic artist Apolinario “Polo” Ramirez who practices an ancient Peruvian art form that he learned from his parents and grandparents.

A direct descendant of the ancient Andean Vicus and Tallan cultures, Ramirez has dedicated his life to preserving these ancient traditions.

Watch his demonstration of stone and paddle techniques that date back to Pre-Inca times. (Presented in Spanish with English translation.)