Julián Martinez Pocano (Coming of the Spirits) was born in San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico, and died in San Ildefonso Pueblo. He is perhaps best known for the designs he painted on his wife Maria's famous pottery. Martinez had no formal art training. He was the father of Tony Martinez (Popovi Da), also a well known Pueblo artist. --askart.com
Role(s):
Artist
Names (all):
Martinez, Julian
Birth Date:
1885
Death Date:
1943
Nationalities:
Native American
Roles:
San Ildefonso Pueblo painter and ceramicist, 1885-1943
Gender:
male
Related People:
Martinez family, member of - person/firm/group San Ildefonso Pueblo potters, active 19th-20th centuries
Martinez, Adam, parent of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo ceramicist, 1903-2000
Martinez, Juan, parent of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo painter, 1915-1966
Popovi Da, parent of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo painter, 1921-1971
Da, Tony, gandparent of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo ceramicist, painter, 1940-2008
Davis, Anthony, gandparent of - person Pawnee beadworker, active 20th century
Gonzales, Barbara, great-grandparent of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo ceramicist, born 1947
Martinez, Maria, spouse of - person San Ildefonso Pueblo potter, 1887-1980
