Elroy Natachu Jr.

Natachu Ink: Co-owner Zuni Pueblo Artisan/Cultural Demonstrator

I started my artistic journey young, in a family of craft specialists. My grandfather taught me Zuni history and religion, which inspired me to work with visual media. Despite my hand condition, I learned various arts like beading and painting. I studied Studio Arts in high school and university, pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I now infuse traditional figures with a modern twist, focusing on Zuni designs and cultural knowledge to preserve culture and pass down wisdom. Through my art, I bridge the past with the present.

Ho' Elroy Natachu Jr. le'shina.

Ho K'yakyali:kwe deyan Mula Bitchi:kwe a:wan cha'le.

Hom tsitda Carolyn Eriacho le'shinna. 
Hom datchu Elroy Natachu Sr. le'shinna. 
Hom wowo Betty Natachu le'shinnak'ya. . 
Hom nana deyakona Yelmo Natachu Sr. le'shinnak'ya. 
Hom hotda deyakona Lorretta Eriacho le'shinnak'ya. 
Hom nana deyakona Sefferino Eriacho Sr. le'shinnk'ya. 

My name is Elroy Natachu Jr.

My clan is Golden Eagle and the child of a Scarlet Macaw.

My Mother's name is Carolyn Eriacho.
My Father's name is Elroy Natachu Sr.
My late Paternal Grandmother's name was Betty Natachu.
My late Paternal Grandfather's name was Yelmo Natachu Sr.
My late Maternal Grandmother's name was Lorretta Eriacho.
My late Maternal Grandfather's name was Sefferino Eriacho Sr.