Irma Blanco

Irma Blanco

Ceramics
Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca

Irma Blanco (1959-2023) created whimsical female figurines that often incorporated animals and other creatures. She used a clay appliqué technique involving small decorations layered onto larger pieces.  She learned this technique from her mother, celebrated sculptor Teodora Blanco (1928-1980). Teodora’s work is also found in international art collections.

Example:
Angel Holding Two Objects
Unglazed ceramic
6h x 4.50w x 2.50d in
15.24h x 11.43w x 6.35d cm
Location: Outside on the East Wall of the Courtyard

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