Mexican potter, Maria de Jesus Nolasco Elias was born on December 8, (tomorrow) 1944, in Ocumicho, Michoacan. Ocumicho is known for artisans crafting colorful clay figurines. Nolasco Elias learned her technique from artist Marcelino Vicente. She perfected the art form and made it her own. Using her hands as well as molds, the pieces are first formed from native clay and then polished smooth with a stone before finally being fired. Themes of her work revolve around devils, animals, Suns, mermaids and the life of Christ. The characters are imaginative and lean toward indigenous imagery.
Her work has been exhibited here in Mexico as well as other shows around the world. In 2001, Maria de Jesus Nolasco Elias was named a "grand master" by Fomento Cultural Banamex.
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