INNOVATIVE FINE ART IN SANTA FE AND DURANGO

Featured Artist: Jody Naranjo

Jody Naranjo is a celebrated Tewa potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, renowned for her innovative approach to traditional pottery. Drawing from generations of artistic heritage, she blends time-honored techniques with contemporary designs, infusing her work with humor and storytelling. Naranjo's distinctive sgraffito style and whimsical motifs have garnered her widespread acclaim, making her pieces highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Experience her latest creations at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO.

Experience Jody Naranjo at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM & Durango, CO

Experience the artistry of Jody Naranjo at Blue Rain Gallery. Her pottery seamlessly blends traditional Tewa techniques with contemporary designs, resulting in pieces that are both culturally rich and visually captivating. Each creation reflects her unique perspective, infusing humor and storytelling into the intricate sgraffito carvings that adorn her vessels. Visit Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and Durango, CO, to explore her latest works and witness the evolution of Pueblo pottery through her innovative lens.

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Jody Naranjo

A Chaotic World

Pottery
Item No. 22618

Jody Naranjo

Horse and Landscape Pot

Photography
Item No. 22616

Jody Naranjo

Dancing Butterflies

Pottery
Item No. 22615

Jody Naranjo

Wild Horse

Pottery
Item No. 22381

Jody Naranjo

Pueblo Girl Plate

Pottery
Item No. 22380

Jody Naranjo

Buffalo Pot

Pottery
Item No. 21894

Jody Naranjo

Fish in Algae Pot

Pottery
Item No. 21066

Jody Naranjo

Native Dragonflies

Original Paintings
Item No. 19373

Jody Naranjo

Oh, My Deer!

Original Paintings
Item No. 18414

Jody Naranjo

Dino

Bronze Sculpture
Item No. 13430

About Jody Naranjo

"Being surrounded by a distinguished family of accomplished artists and educators is both inspiring as well as challenging. Jody Naranjo's grandmother, mother, and aunts are world-renowned potters from a Pueblo known for its potters. They certainly motivate her, but to stand out, one must constantly challenge ones own ideas and "strive to do ones very very best," Naranjo says. "I change the traditional colors of black and red in the firing. I prefer brown and the mid-range colors. I also play with shapes-squares and asymmetrical forms. One of my distinctive traits is sgraffito [etching] over the entire pot. And I try not to take myself too seriously...I use a lot more humor than most potters."

At 15, Naranjo was under the portal at the Palace of the Governors on the Plaza in Santa Fe selling her own pots. After everyone else had given up, she would endure bitter snow and cold as passersby marveled that such a young girl could produce such beautiful pieces. By 19, she was selling directly to gallery owners who recognized her outstanding talent. Two years later she won an award with her first entry in the Santa Fe Indian Market competition with a pot called "My brother deer-danced, so I gave feast."

Though her techniques are traditional, Naranjo's designs, shapes, and colors are modern. Many of her pots tell stories, many are decorated with children. Her two young daughters are already picking up and playing with clay much to Naranjo's pleasure. Even in their pre-teens she sees the familiar trait of carrying on the legacy of a great pottery family. Her grandmother is in her eighties and still making pottery, and Naranjo hopes to be like her."

An Award-Winning Artist

Jody Naranjo is an award-winning Tewa potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, celebrated for her innovative approach to traditional pottery. Her distinctive sgraffito designs and contemporary interpretations have earned her numerous accolades and a prominent place in the world of Native American art.

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