Swirl Pot by Hubert Candelario, San Felipe Pueblo

Swirl Pot with Micaceous Slipby Hubert Candelario, San Felipe Pueblo clay with micaceous slip4 1/4" high x 5 7/8" diameterHubert Candelario was born in San Felipe Pueblo on November 2, 1965. In the 1980s, he developed an interest in clay and began experimenting with pottery techniques and form. He was inspired by the work of the late Maria Martinez, who was well known for her black on black pottery, and by Nancy Youngblood and ancient Pueblo pottery designs. As a potter, Hubert is a self-taught artist. He began working with clay when he was about nineteen, experimenting with different types of clay until he found his own unique style. Since there are very few potters from San Felipe Pueblo, Hubert was not able to benefit from learning the techniques from other potters but had to experiment with his own personal style. He says, “As a contemporary Native American Indian potter I have no limits, only choices. There are only [a few] potters at San Felipe Pueblo and I’m one.” Hubert Candela