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Mara, an accomplished painter, sculptor and ceramicist,
studied engraving with the famous artist Alfredo Zalce,
who painted many portraits of his lovely artist protégé.
After studying art in London, she began working with
high-temperature ceramics and created wonderfully
unique glazes for her pieces. She then went on to study
with the Italian ceramist, Bruno Terese, in Italy. Mara
has had numerous expositions of her original pieces in
Europe, the United States and Mexico.
"She has developed a fine sensibility in schematic and
precise line drawings. Ceramics is no easy medium for
precise line drawings, yet Mara has mastered her technique
with brush and stylus and has been able to portray her life
experiences with unrivaled naturalness. We see her universe
on parade in all of her pieces, whether they be vases or
plaques. Flowers, birds and geometric designs all represent
her personal vision and display her unique perceptions of
the world." Alfredo Zalce, May 1994
Sadly, after a long illness, Mara passed away in November
2007. Since Ceramica Mara has always been an extended
family operation, production of her fine works has continued.
Mara's husband, children and loyal apprentices have consistently
carried out day to day production. Her husband Mariano,
an architect, artist and Ceramica Mara business manager, is
passionate about continuing Mara's legacy. Her daughter
Alexandra, artist and history professor, has also stepped in
to help the family make a seamless transition in the continuation
of the fine production of Ceramica Mara.
Mara was a very prolific artist and, while her current designs
are still in production, she has left numerous yet un-introduced
designs to be presented in the future. Alexandra, carrying on
her mother's fine tradition, has also been creating ceramic
designs which we were honored in debut 2008 and continue
offering today. Mara brought all the beauty of her soul to walk
this earth. We at Blaze are ever grateful for her creative gifts and
send our prayers that her journey continues in beauty and love.
We take great pleasure in knowing that Mara's artistic stoneware
will grace all our lives for many, many years to come.
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