artist MARY FRANCES CORIZ AGUILAR Santo Domingo

Mary Frances Coriz Aguilar is from Santo Domingo Pueblo, and is known for her mosaic inlay jewelry. Mary comes from a well-known family of artists. She was taught by her mother, Mary Lovato, and grandfather, Leo Coriz. Her brothers, Anthony Lovato and Isaac Coriz, are also talented jewelers, as well as her sister, Mary Elizabeth, who has since passed.
.John Aguilar, Mary’s husband, was taught the jewelry-making process by his mother. After the passing of John’s father, he learned jewelry making so that he could help his mother with the family business. John was also influenced by his aunt and uncle, Mary and Albert Coriz.