Member-only Coffee & Conversation with artist Bobby Silas

Join artist in residence Bobby Silas, a potter reviving ancient designs in his contemporary work. Bobby began his pottery journey in 2004-5 at Zuni High School, where he learned traditional Zuni techniques. Though Hopi by heritage, he embraced Zuni methods, which led to a decade-long partnership with his late partner, Timothy Edaakie.

Bobby credits his godfather, Kevin Navasie, for teaching him Hopi pottery. His focus is on reviving the ancient Sikyatki pottery (1100-1600), using lignite coal firing, a method he revived in 2015. His award-winning pieces, inspired by Sikyatki polychrome and Jeddito black-on-yellow pottery, are hand-coiled, painted with native clay slips, and adorned with a bee-weed plant variant.

This event is open to Eiteljorg Museum members and includes complimentary coffee and donuts.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. For more information or to register for this Coffee & Conversation event, contact Membership at 317-275-1371 or email membership@eiteljorg.com.

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