micacious and porcelain clay; 22.5x17x11”
“The Spanish invaded Taos Pueblo because it was believed to be the “City of Gold”. There was no gold. It was mica in the clay sparkling in the sun. The residents were enslaved and forced to build a chapel. After many uprisings, the Spanish were forced out. Later, U.S. troops were determined to dominate the residents. The women and children fled into the chapel for sanctuary. The troops set it on fire killing all within.“
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.