Cavan Gonzales (b.1970 - ) Tse-whang - Eagle Tail

Cavan Gonzales (b.1970 - ) Tse-whang - Eagle Tail, San Ildefonso Pueblo, grew up around pottery and that is what he is best known for, however, earlier in his life, he produced paintings.  Cavan’s mother is Barbara Gonzales, a highly respected potter.  His grandmother was Anita Martinez and his great-grandmother was Santana Martinez and, of course, his great-great-grandmother was Maria Martinez.  How could one grow up in such surroundings and not become a famous and accomplished painter and potter. 

Cavan also received formal art training at the prestigious Alfred University where he learned the science of ceramics and the history of world art.  In 1988, Cavan was awarded the Presidential Scholar Award from the White House in Washington, D.C.