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:
Native American painter and ceramicist, 1885-1943
Gender:
male
Related People:
Martinez family, member of - person/firm/group Native American potters, active 19th-20th centuries
Martinez, Adam, parent of - person Native American ceramicist, 1903-2000
Martinez, Juan, parent of - person Native American painter, 1915-1966
Popovi Da, parent of - person Native American painter, 1921-1971
Da, Anthony, gandparent of - person Native American ceramicist and painter, born 1940
Davis, Anthony, gandparent of - person Native American beadworker, contemporary
Gonzales, Barbara, great-grandparent of - person Native American ceramicist, born 1947
Martinez, Maria, spouse of - person Native American potter, 1887-1980
