Adolfo "Fito" Tena Sandoval is the brother of Gerardo Tena, the son of Roberto "Beto" and Sofia Tena.  He is well known as the original developer of a rich texture style body that contrasts with a petite polished neck and opening. 

Fito won 3rd place in the 2008 government sponsored Mata Ortiz Fonart pottery "concurso" or competition in the category of "New Entries". 

We had the pleasure of meeting up with Fito in his home in Mata Ortiz in June this year.  The following video interview is a result of that meeting.  Before and after the interview, there are brief quotes from anthropologist and art historian Spencer MacCallum on the Mata Ortiz phenomenon.  Of course Fito Tena is a beneficiary of that phenomenon.

Here is the interview: