Being surrounded by a distinguished family of accomplished artists and educators is both inspiring as well as challenging. Jody Naranjo's grandmother, mother, and aunts are world-renowned potters from a Pueblo known for its potters. They certainly motivate her, but to stand out, one must constantly challenge ones own ideas and "strive to do ones very very best," Naranjo says. "I change the traditional colors of black and red in the firing. I prefer brown and the mid-range colors. I also play with shapes-squares and asymmetrical forms. One of my distinctive traits is sgraffito [etching] over the entire pot. And I try not to take myself too seriously...I use a lot more humor than most potters." - Artist, Jody Naranjo

In a unique meeting of European glass-blowing tradition and Northwest Native design, Preston Singletary's artwork depicts cultural and historical images from his Tlingit ancestry in richly detailed, beautifully hued glass.  By infusing traditional design with fresh energy through the use of modern materials, his work pays homage to his forefathers, who feel that the past, present and future are intertwined.