Lucia Matos

From classical music to ceramics

Lucia Matos, a former orchestral conductor, was born in Brazil and immigrated to the United States to pursue advanced studies in conducting. She conducted orchestras in Brazil, the United States, and Europe before her career was cut short due to a hearing condition.
Working primarily at the wheel, she specializes in creating one-of-a-kind vessels using a variety of stoneware and porcelain clay bodies.