A Legacy Forged in Clay: The Miniature Worlds of Marliete Rodrigues da Silva Marliete Rodrigues da Silva, affectionately known as marliete, is a name synonymous with the vibrant ceramic tradition of Caruaru, Brazil. Born in 1957 within this renowned center of figurative arts – often hailed as the largest in the Americas – her life has been inextricably linked to the rich artistic heritage of Alto do Moura. More than simply an artist, marliete embodies a continuation of a powerful lineage, being the daughter of the celebrated Zé Caboclo, a pivotal figure in popular Brazilian art. Her earliest…