SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Lorenzo Tafoya

Name
Lorenzo Tafoya
Tribe
Santo Domingo Pueblo
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
LIN E 775
WIM24
SFIM24
LIN E 775

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Lorenzo Tafoya

Lorenzo developed contemporary designs and metalsmithing skills while a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He incorporates unique designs that depict a pictorial reference of pueblo life and historical influences of Spanish conquistadors. Lorenzo has further complimented his designs by adding gold, natural stones, shells, and traditional Santo Domingo pottery motifs in his expanding miniature pot creations. Some techniques frequently used are: cobble inlay, hammering, overlay and fabrication.

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