Born in Ponta Porã, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Indiana Marques has dedicated over 25 years to the craft of ceramics as a devoted observer of her region’s diverse heritage. Her work serves as a soulful portrait of the Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures that define her home state, capturing the quiet dignity of women in the midst of their everyday lives. These figures are depicted in intimate scenes of daily labor. By evolving the iconic "Bugra" form into her own signature style, Indiana transforms clay into a timeless tribute to the strength, connection to the land, and the enduring spirit of the women who shape her regional landscape.