In 1981, Lewis, with his daughter, returned to his native New Mexico. The move marked a turning point for Lewis' art. He began to incorporate Southwestern themes, and to create larger sculptural pieces. It was in New Mexico that he began to produce truly unique, high quality pieces, particularly his sculpted glass Indian dancers. It was in New Mexico that Lewis met Kathy.
Life changes, seemingly coincidental, can often bring unexpected joy and fulfillment.
Though all three of the Wilson's converged in Albuquerque the same year, it took two more years for their paths to cross. In 1984, Kathy and Lewis met. Like his work, Lewis' personality is larger than life. His work is large, and his palette is broad. Even his beads are large.