The Mexican potter, Salvador Vazquez Carmona was born on December 23, 1933, in Tonala, Jalisco. He is known for his style of "brunido", the pottery of the region, which he first learned from his mother when he was 6 years old. Jorge Wilmot was his mentor later, but Carmona's style differed from that of Wilmot.
"Brunido" is a burnishing process used to finish ceramic wares. The clay is very fine, similar to porcelain and the pieces are not fired, but polished to a sheen. One type of brunido is called "canelo" due to the cinnamon color of the clay (canela means cinnamon in Spanish). Animal and bird shapes are traditionally created and not usually used for food or water since the clay is too porous.
Carmona uses traditional as well as his own unique shapes and designs for the lamps, large flower vases, platters and water jugs he makes. Often the animals appear Surrealistic due to the distortions of the characterisics. His work has been exhibited and in various contests where Carmona has won numerous prizes.
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