Potters Joseph and Sergio are the great-grandsons of Margaret Tafoya, one of the most famous potters from the Santa Clara Pueblo, and the sons of noted potter Nancy Youngblood. They have mastered the art of ancient ground firing, a process that is contingent on weather, humidity and wind conditions. The Youngblood Lugos draw upon their ancestral knowledge, their understanding of the earth for their traditional firing, and their instincts to achieve the exact chemical reaction that leads to their remarkable pottery.
(l to r) Joseph and Sergio Youngblood Lugo. Photo: Denise Kang Joseph Youngblood Lugo, Carved Bowl. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesJoseph Youngblood Lugo, Water Jar. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesJoseph Youngblood Lugo, Carved Jar. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesSergio Youngblood Lugo, Skeleton Vase. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesSergio Youngblood Lugo, Carved Bowl. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesSergio Youngblood Lugo, Carved Jar. Photo: Courtesy of King GalleriesSergio and Joseph Youngblood Lugo with Chris Youngblood during the firing. Photo: Denise Kang
