The remarkable detailed painting by Maria Jimenez Ojeda from San Martin Tilcajete has bought her worldwide fame and recognition. These three atriles or music stands were created by Maria and her brothers, Aron and Candido. The brothers construct the pieces and Maria works her magic with paint.
Her meticulous detail work is just remarkable. The doves are one of her signature motifs.
Her work was in such demand, she often had nothing for sale and one had to place orders and that's what I did. The wait was more than worth it. The gold filigree painting on the vertical part of the stand.... simply wow!
Mariposas and doves....
A masterpiece...
Again, the detail on the vertical is amazing.
Again, I encouraged Maria and her brothers to have fun and make whatever they wished....
They took me at my word. The toucans on the fish's shoulders(?) are another of her most popular pieces and my favorites... which she knew.
It was sweet of them to incorporate the things they knew I love into the atriles. I'll post some of the other carver's personal touches mañana.... In the meantime.... Maria Jimenez Ojeda, renown as one of the best painters, not only in Oaxaca, but in all of Mexico. Gracias, maestra!
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