Torivio, Jackie

“If artists use traditional methods, they will find that they can make quality pieces that satisfy collectors and themselves, and can slow down and enjoy their work.”

Jackie Torivio was born into Acoma Pueblo in November 1957. Her heritage is Acoma/Hopi/Laguna. Jackie learned how to make pottery as she was growing up, through watching and working with her mother and grandmother. They would make a pot, outline a design and give it to Jackie to fill in the voids.

These days, Jackie usually works with her husband, Michael Torivio. He probably never would have touched clay if it hadn’t been for Jackie and her mother. They gave him a piece of clay one day and he made a good bowl very quickly. Everyone was surprised at how quickly he learned the process.

Now, Michael makes all their traditional and non-traditional polychrome bowls, jars, wedding vases and seed pots while Jackie paints them with intricate designs based on ancient designs.

Jackie and Michael began exhibiting at the Santa Fe Indian Market around 1990 and earned a string of First, Second and Third Place awards lasting more than a decade. They’ve also exhibited at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Arts Fair & Market, earning more awards there. Mike and Jackie were also the first Native American artists picked for the Washington Craft Show put on by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee.

Some Awards earned by Jackie

  • 1999 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division F – Traditional pottery, painted designs on matte or semi-matte surface, all forms except jars (in the style of Hopi, Acoma, Laguna, Zia, Santa Ana, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Cochiti, Zuni & related styles), Category 1302 – Seed bowls (over 7″ in diameter): Third Place
  • 1999 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Pottery Miniatures, Category 1602 – Traditional forms, jars, Acoma, Laguna style: Third Place
  • 1998 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Pottery Miniatures, Category 1606 – Traditional forms, vases (including wedding vases), black: Second Place
  • 1995 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division F – Traditional pottery, painted designs on matte or semi-matte surface, jars, Category 1303 – Jars, Acoma or Laguna (up to 7 inches tall): Second Place. Awarded for a collaborative artwork with Mike Torivio
  • 1995 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division G – Traditional pottery, painted designs on matte or semi-matte surface, all forms but jars, Category 1401 – Seed bowls (up to 7 inches in diameter): First Place. Awarded for a collaborative artwork with Mike Torivio
  • 1995 Heard Museum Guild Fair & Market, Classification IV – Jewelry/Lapidary, Division B – Small Personal Adornment: Honorable Mention. Awarded for a collaborative artwork with Mike Torivio: Pottery Earrings
  • 1994 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division G – Traditional pottery, painted designs on matte or semi-matte surface, all forms except jars (in the style of Hopi, Acoma, Laguna, Zia, Santa Ana, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Cochiti, Zuni & related styles), Category 1401 – Seed bowls (up to 7 inches in diameter): First Place
  • 1994 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1602 – Jars and vases, painted (other than stoneware): First Place & Third Place
  • 1994 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1609 – Jewelry: Third Place
  • 1993 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1604 – Bowls (other than stoneware): Third Place
  • 1992 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1604 – Bowls (other than stoneware): First Place
  • 1991 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division K – Pottery miniatures, Category 1703 – Traditional forms, seed bowls: First Place
  • 1991 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division K – Pottery miniatures, Category 1703 – Traditional forms, seed bowls: Second Place
  • 1991 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division K – Pottery miniatures, Category 1707 – Non-traditional forms: Third Place
  • 1990 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1402 – Jars & vases, painted (other than stoneware): First Place
  • 1990 Santa Fe Indian Market, Classification II – Pottery, Division J – Non-traditional, any forms using non-traditional materials or techniques, Category 1411 – Miscellaneous: Third Place
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