Darlene James Nampeyo (1956 - )

Darlene James Nampeyo (1956 -) Hopi/Tewa, Corn Clan, Polacca, was active 1986-present; black and red on yellow vases, figurines of maidens, tiles, plates, jars and bowls. Darlene is the Great-great granddaughter of Nampeyo; grand-daughter of Rachel Nampeyo; daughter of Ruth James Nampeyo and Dalton James; former wife of Felix Vigil; mother of James Francis Vigil and Adam Spencer Vigil. Darlene won numerous awards over the years, including seven from Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"I feel very fortunate coming from a family of well know Hopi-Tewa potters...Each of us is unique in our own style... I draw inspirations from the landscape, songs, dances, stories and prayers. The combination of these elements goes into each pot I create. Clay is the earth and its existence is molded into beauty by the artistic talents that we possess." - Darlene Nampeyo (Schaaf 1998)

Photo courtesy of Gregory Schaaf.  Photo by Angie Yan Schaaf.

Reference: Hopi-Tewa Pottery: 500 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.

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