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 American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Clay
Mid-20th Century American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Offset
2010s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Fabric
2010s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
2010s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Ceramic, Clay, Glaze
Mid-20th Century American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Ceramic, Glass
2010s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
1930s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Textile, Linen, Linocut, Woodcut
Mid-20th Century American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Jute
Mid-20th Century American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Ceramic, Glaze
1960s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Archival Pigment
2010s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Earthenware, Luster, Paint, Glaze, Underglaze
1980s American Modern Juan Tafoya Art
Stoneware, Glaze


