Madeline Naranjo and Adrian Garcia

Artist Profile

Madeline E. Naranjo was born in 1971 and Adrian Garcia was born in 1973. They are both members of the Santa Clara-Tewa Pueblo. They were both taught the fundamentals of hand coiling traditional pottery using the methods of their ancient ancestors. They were also influenced by many of their family members to continue the long lived family tradition. Madeline and Adrian have been working together as a team since 1989.

Madeline and Adrian specialize in hand coiling traditional Santa Clara with their unique contemporary flare. The designs they choose to create are those of nature scenes because of the respect and the love they both have for the planet and all it has to offer.

They are related to the following artists: Effie Garcia (mother) and Madeline Naranjo (grandmother). They sign their pottery: Adrian Garcia and Madeline E. Naranjo, SCP.