Travis and Rosemary Lewis

Artist Profile

Travis Lewis was born in 1951 and Rosemary Lewis was born one year later in 1952. Rosemary began experimenting with pottery at the age of 9. She was inspired to learn the pottery making process from her mother, Olaria Sisneros. Travis was inspired to learn by Mary Cain who is also a famous potter from the Santa Clara Pueblo.

Travis and Rosemary specialize in the traditional black Santa Clara hand coiled and etched pottery featuring kokopelli. They both participate in all procedures of the pottery making process. They sign their pottery: Rose M. Lewis, Santa Clara Pueblo, followed by the letter T incorporated into a letter L. Travis and Rosemary are related to many other famous potters including Geraldine Naranjo and Kevin Naranjo (cousins).