Carol Lucero-Gachupin

Artist Profile

Carol Lucero-Gachupin was born into the Jemez Pueblo in 1958. Carol was inspired to learn the art of hand coiling pottery by Marie Romero who is well known for making pottery and storytellers.

Carol specializes in the Navajo/Hopi, handmade butterfly storytellers. “I love making storytellers because it reminds me of my grandparents telling us stories when we were growing up,” Carol said. Her styles of storytellers have a nice blanket wrapped around the dolls or a flared skirt. She signs her storytellers: Lucero-Gachupin followed by a kiva step symbol. Carol is related to Marie Romero, Mary Lucero and Diane Lucero.