Ortiz sees his role as a vessel bringing stories and practices of the past into the future, focusing notably on the pivotal Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
The artist has worked tirelessly to keep the Pueblo Revolt's memory alive, utilizing traditional techniques and materials to create his expressive, large-scale pottery.
Slipstream explores Indigenous futurism by centering Native atemporality as a means for liberation, showcasing how speculative imagination and Indigenous sovereignty intertwine.
Ortiz's work illustrates the cultural aesthetic of non-Western concepts of time and space, reflecting a deep connection to the natural world and ancestral practices.
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