porcelain and stoneware clay; 16×8.5×8.5″
“A hiking trip to the Southwest inspired an appreciation for the beauty of the sandstone spires in Bryce Canyon and a realization that the native peoples were forced to live on reservations in the desert. The Heyoka were tribal spiritual leaders who intentionally broke taboos and adorned their bodies with stripes during religious ceremonies.”
ARTIST BIO: Lisa Hueil Conner is a lifetime resident of Cincinnati, Ohio and a member of the Cincinnati Clay Alliance. She received a Fine Arts degree from Edgecliff College (aka Xavier University). Lisa is a clay artist who works in her home studio in Westwood. When she is not working with clay, you will find her hiking or enjoying her passion for gardening. She has received several grants and has had her work published in local & national publications.