Marilyn Levine (1935-2005): The Ceramic Illusionist Born: December 22, 1935, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Died: April 2, 2005, Oakland, California Other Names: Marilyn Hayes Marilyn Levine, born Marilyn Hayes, was a groundbreaking Canadian-American ceramic artist renowned for her masterful trompe-l'œil creations. Her unique ability to transform clay into incredibly realistic representations of everyday objects—leather handbag…