Roderick Tenorio

Roderick Tenorio, an award winning artist from Santo Domingo, New Mexico is a 1981 graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, in Santa Fe, N.M., Roderick is accomplished in sculpture, painting, and music as well as jewelry making. Roderick's unique symbolic interpretation and high degree of detail have earned him numerous esteemed jewelry awards at Santa Fe Indian Market, Eight Northern Pueblos Show, The New Mexico State Fair, The Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonials and the Heard Museum Exhibit, including the prestigious "Best of Show". Roderick expresses his spiritual belief through his work, most importantly, a respect for the sky, nature, and its gift of life.

Roderick loves doing what he does. "I'm a very lucky man," he says quietly. "I was born with a certain amount of talent in art, and I had family, friends and teachers who encouraged me to develop my abilities. Today, I have the advantage of incorporating many centuries of tribal history, religion, myths and characters into my designs. I'm far less interested in defining my jewelry as traditional or contemporary than I am in striving for beauty...and I'm willing to let my work follow any direction needed to realize that end."

Roderick Tenorio designs are manufactured by Relios, a Non-Native company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His jewelry features only sterling silver and 14k gold, and all of the gemstones are genuine.