In 1957, after studying with renowned potters Vivika and Otto Heino, she graduated from USC with a major in ceramics and a minor in sculpture and joined a seminal movement in Los Angeles that had begun exploring clay as fine art rather than mere functional object. Along the way, the indefatigable Latina known for speaking her mind and dropping the occasional f-bomb won scores of loyal fans.
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