SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Elroy Natachu Jr

Name
Elroy Natachu Jr
Tribe
Pueblo of Zuni
Classification(s)
2-D

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
WA E 410
SFIM24
CP 24
WIM25

2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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Portfolio Example & Materials Statement
Elroy Natachu Jr

I started my artistic journey young, in a family of craft specialists. My grandfather taught me Zuni history and religion, which inspired me to work with visual media. Despite my hand condition, I learned various arts like beading and painting. I studied Studio Arts in high school and university, pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I now infuse traditional figures with a modern twist, focusing on Zuni designs and cultural knowledge to preserve culture and pass down wisdom. Through my art, I bridge the past with the present.