Juan Tafoya Art
Juan Tafoya was a well-known San Ildefonso Pueblo potter who has been active since 1970. Early on in his career, Juan began experimenting with firing techniques to achieve a brown/black combination and experimented with using turquoise as a decorative element. He specialized in sgraffito designs where he would chip away at the polished slip to form a textured background. According to a letter previously provided by Tafoya, he was a lifelong resident of San Ildefonso Pueblo and was involved in pottery making since he was first able to gather the materials that go into making pottery. He was taught the art of pottery making by his mother, Donica Tafoya. Tafoya passed away prematurely at age 57 years.
1980s Juan Tafoya Art
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Clay
2010s Folk Art Juan Tafoya Art
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Clay, Gesso, Resin, Varnish, Pigment
2010s Folk Art Juan Tafoya Art
Ceramic, Clay
2010s Post-Minimalist Juan Tafoya Art
Clay, Glass, Plaster
2010s Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Clay, Glaze
1960s Surrealist Juan Tafoya Art
Clay
1870s Other Art Style Juan Tafoya Art
Clay, Terracotta, Paint, Glaze
2010s Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Sandstone
2010s Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Stone, Cast Stone, Sandstone
2010s Contemporary Juan Tafoya Art
Brass
1870s Other Art Style Juan Tafoya Art
Clay, Paint, Glaze, Pigment