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Nora Pineda

Mexican, b. 1947
I began a path in art in 1978 while working on a master’s in psychology at Chico State University. I was almost done and decided to take a ceramics course on a whim. The course became a total joy for me. I decided to let go of my pursuits of psychology degree and embarked upon a special master’s in art therapy. Over the next many years I continued to work in art while earning a living at other jobs, and raised my son and twin daughters. I didn’t have a background in art, I just knew I loved clay and I loved the way it felt and found my niche. It felt so good to be doing this kind of work. Creating art gave me a sense of freedom. In the mid 80’s I began selling my work through craft fairs, traveling throughout California, Nevada, and New Mexico. As well as working on my art daily, I used my hands with my massage business. I also explored my spiritual beliefs by studying at the Chico Psychic Institute’s clairvoyant program. I’ve always been into spiritual and psychic exploration. The relationship between art, massage, and psychic work is one of integration. With Mexican ancestry, many of my human figures reflect the skin tones of the culture. In some pieces, the colors I choose have an ethnic feeling. Others use earth tones or primary colors. As a child, I lived in a Spanish-speaking community of farm workers west of Bakersfield. Throughout my life I tried to live beyond the restrictions and inhibitions I felt from my culture. Yet other parts of my Mexican culture I love, such as the open expression of emotions. The challenge is to let go and find out who you are through the maze of good and bad. I want to honor and celebrate the culture. One of the things I like about my work is the primitiveness of it.
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CRUCIFIX MEXICAN HEADDRESS - Abstract Bronze Fine Statue Sculpture 1993
CRUCIFIX MEXICAN HEADDRESS - Abstract Bronze Fine Statue Sculpture 1993

CRUCIFIX MEXICAN HEADDRESS - Abstract Bronze Fine Statue Sculpture 1993

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Full bronze sculpture. Private collection piece. ARTIST STATEMENT My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The art forms appear and are created as stories in the r...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Bronze

SOUTHERN KISS - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018
SOUTHERN KISS - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

SOUTHERN KISS - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Fired to cone 01. Glaze fired to cone 07. Low fire glaze applications. ARTIST STATEMENT My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The art forms appear and are create...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Ceramic, Clay

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE - Mixed Media Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE - Mixed Media Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

SHAMAN - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

SHAMAN - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

LOVER'S TWINE - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

LOVER'S TWINE - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

SUN BURST - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018
SUN BURST - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

SUN BURST - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Fired to cone 01. Glaze fired to cone 07. Low fire glaze applications. Weight: 5 lbs. Dimensions: 10"h x 13"w x 13"d. My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The ar...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Ceramic, Clay

WOMEN IN RHYTHM - Abstract Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018
WOMEN IN RHYTHM - Abstract Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

WOMEN IN RHYTHM - Abstract Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Women in Rhythm. Ceramic slip cast form. Fired to cone 01. Glaze low fire to cone 06. Finished with acrylics and oils. Dimensions: 4.5"h x 6"w x 6"d. Year: 2018 ARTIST STATEMENT M...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Ceramic, Clay

KALEIDOSCOPE - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018
KALEIDOSCOPE - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

KALEIDOSCOPE - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Fired to cone 01. Glaze fired to cone 07. Low fire glaze applications. Finished with acrylics and oils. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 5" Year: 2018 ARTIST STATEMENT My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The art forms appear and are created as stories in the round as I transform and mutate a magic fusion of colors, shapes and a way of life into them. I often use faces joined by zigzag or curved lines. Flower petals characteristically fashion the idea of dealing with one’s aura. Some of the vessel forms I use (the goddess series) are used to symbolically connect earth to women… a container used for nutrients of survival. My work also speaks of healing. Pieces are created to capture great depth of emotion, celebration, suffering, and cultural bonding. Slip cast...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Ceramic, Clay

HANDS - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

HANDS - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

Materials

Pastel, India Ink

RED GODDESS - Ceramic Slip Cast Fine Art Sculpture 2018
RED GODDESS - Ceramic Slip Cast Fine Art Sculpture 2018

RED GODDESS - Ceramic Slip Cast Fine Art Sculpture 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Goddess Form. Fired to cone 01. Glaze fired to cone 07. Low fire glaze applications. Dimensions: 13"h x 10"w x 8"d ARTIST STATEMENT My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The art forms appear and are created as stories in the round as I transform and mutate a magic fusion of colors, shapes and a way of life into them. I often use faces joined by zigzag or curved lines. Flower petals characteristically fashion the idea of dealing with one’s aura. Some of the vessel forms I use (the goddess series) are used to symbolically connect earth to women… a container used for nutrients of survival. My work also speaks of healing. Pieces are created to capture great depth of emotion, celebration, suffering, and cultural bonding. Slip cast...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

TOUCHING THE EARTH - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

TOUCHING THE EARTH - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

RISA DEL SOL - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

RISA DEL SOL - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

MAGIC - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

MAGIC - Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

METAMORPHOSIS - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

METAMORPHOSIS - Abstract Pen Ink and Pastel Giclee Print by Nora Pineda Unframed

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Pen, ink and pastels. These limited-edition Giclee prints are created on Epson archival paper using the finest Epson inks available and which Nora has determined most closely capture the look of her original drawings. Fine art prints are custom made to order by a Chico, California professional printmaker. Prints are shipped unframed as we prefer you make this selection with your framer of choice. Each print is signed by Nora and professional packaged for shipping. Prints are shipped from Nora Pineda...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

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Pastel, India Ink

IN THE GARDEN - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018
IN THE GARDEN - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

IN THE GARDEN - Abstract Slip Cast Ceramic Fine Art Sculpture Artist Signed 2018

By Nora Pineda

Located in Chico, CA

Slip cast form. Fired to cone 01. Glaze fired to cone 07. Finished with acrylics and oils. My work passionately reflects my Mexican cultural roots. The art forms appear and are cre...

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2010s Abstract Nora Pineda

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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Find a wide variety of authentic Nora Pineda art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nora Pineda in ceramic, clay, crayon and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Nora Pineda art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Nora Pineda art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $40,000, while the average work can sell for $405.