Juana Marta Rodas: A Legacy of Paraguayan Ceramic Tradition Juana Marta Rodas (1925 – 2013) stands as a pivotal figure in Paraguayan art history, embodying the spirit of resilience and artistic innovation rooted in indigenous Guarani culture. Born in Ita, Paraguay—a city rightfully dubbed “The Capital of Ceramics”—Rodas’s life was inextricably linked to this craft tradition, passed down through generations of women artisans. Her unwavering devotion to preserving these ancestral techniques cemented her place as one of Paraguay's most enduring artistic voices. Early Influences & Education Ro…