Jeff Suina

Jeff Suina is a highly regarded contemporary potter from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. Deeply invested in the cultural preservation and artistic evolution of his community, Suina works meticulously with traditional methods passed down through generations. He hand-gathers native clay, builds his vessels using the ancient coiling method without a wheel, and paints using natural, hand-ground pigments—often utilizing boiled Rocky Mountain bee-weed for his striking black hues.

While Cochiti Pueblo is globally famous for its figurative pottery (most notably the invention of the modern clay Storyteller), Suina is celebrated for his exceptional traditional vessels and bold black-on-cream geometric and botanical painting. His work beautifully honors the historic roots of Cochiti ceramics while presenting a crisp, refined aesthetic that resonates strongly with modern collectors of authentic Southwestern art.