Here is an atril by Maria Jimenez, who is one of the finest painters in Oaxaca. She has received numerous prizes for her work and is displayed around the world. She is a quiet and shy woman, but the strong head of a San Martin Tilcajete artesano family. Her brothers, Aaron, Candido and Miguel all are carvers, but it is Maria's painting that sets their art apart. Her detail work is magnificent. You need a magnifying glass to read her signature.
There are two more very different atriles by Maria and her family and I will post them soon.
Here is an atril by Maria Jimenez, who is one of the finest painters in Oaxaca. She has received numerous prizes for her work and is displayed around the world. She is a quiet and shy woman, but the strong head of a San Martin Tilcajete artesano family. Her brothers, Aaron, Candido and Miguel all are carvers, but it is Maria's painting that sets their art apart. Her detail work is magnificent. You need a magnifying glass to read her signature.
There are two more very different atriles by Maria and her family and I will post them soon.
2 comments:
Thank you for introducing me to the beauty and art of the Oaxacan Artisano's. I will always remember the trips to the villages, and the beauty of their smiles and art.
Sonya
Oh that colorful cat or leopard (?) would make one of my dear friends so happy.
She loves all kitties in the world, but can't have it at the moment. I send her pictures of all cats I encounter on the streets in my neighborhood.
That one would certainly brighten her day...
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