The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
The Dictionary of American Studio Ceramics, 1946 Onward
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1938 Born Acoma Sky Pueblo, New Mexico
BIOGRAPHY
Dolores Lewis is known for pieces using the traditional Acoma construction methods. Her surfaces carry mages from designs of her ancestors, the Anasazi.
Lewis is one of the daughters of the master Acoma potter, Lucy M. Lewis. Dolores Lewis was self-taught, learning the traditional construction methods by watching her mother who was a major influence, and other Acoma potters.
Public Collections
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, California
Bibliography
Hayes, Allen, John Blom and Carlo Hayes. Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni. Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing, 2015.
Citation: "The Marks Project." Last modified April 28, 2023. http://www.themarksproject.org/marks/lewis-garcia