Mexico City gallery artist Felipe Linares master craftsman of famous Paper Mache Alebrijes! In the 1930s, Pedro Linares invented both the term “alebrije,” which came to him in a dream, and the fanciful monsters that this word describes. Many Linares family members still create the colorful, captivating paper maché sculptures, superb examples of high quality … Continue reading Day of the Dead Open House October 26th & 27th 2019
José Juan Aguilar, ceramic works with exquisite craftsmanship! José Juan Aguilar is the son of one of the legendary Aguilar sisters of Ocotlán, Oaxaca, who made their figurative ceramic work famous over the last forty years. José Juan’s work is distinctive in the variety of his subject matter, his exquisite craftsmanship, and the beautiful, soft colors he uses to complete his … Continue reading Open House October 12th & 13th 2019
Karina and Maximino Hernández' Huichol Art, stunning works of art! Anthropologists consider the Huichol people to be one of the most intact remaining tribes in the Western Hemisphere. Maintaining their ancient lifestyle in the remote Sierra Madre mountains, they are a tribe of corn farmers, artists, and shamans who consider spirituality to be central to … Continue reading Open House September 28th & 29th 2019
Franco Ramírez, Oaxaca woodcarver master craftsman! While woodcarving is prolific in several Oaxaca villages, some woodcarvers rise above others in both skill and imagination. Franco Ramírez creates creatures full of motion and vitality, and decorates them with a gorgeous palette of colors. The scale of his works range from small to medium to huge. Come … Continue reading Open House September 14th & 15th 2019
Creatures full of motion and vitality by master craftsman OaxacaN woodcarver Franco Ramírez! While woodcarving is prolific in several Oaxaca villages, some woodcarvers rise above others in both skill and imagination. Franco Ramírez creates creatures full of motion and vitality, and decorates them with a gorgeous palette of colors. The scale of his works range … Continue reading Open House August 24th & 25th 2019
Result of ancient weaving Colombian traditions, Wounaan baskets! Vibrant baskets created by the Wounaan indigenous tribe of Colombia are the result of ancient weaving traditions passed through generations of the indigenous peoples of the Darién rainforest. Originally designed for practical uses of storage or transportation, the Wounaan baskets have evolved into revered works of art, … Continue reading Open House July 27th & 28th 2019
By Kim Curtis | AP July 10, 2019 Via https://bit.ly/2ZaXQRo ATOTONILCO, Mexico (AP) — It’s been said that if you’re not an artist when you first visit San Miguel de Allende, you’ll certainly be one by the time you leave. Similarly, if you step into Mayer Shacter’s Galeria Atotonilco as a novice, you’ll walk out … Continue reading Gallery in central Mexico displays a trove of folk art- By Kim Curtis | AP
TUESDAY, MAY 21 Bogotá was just so we could catch an early flight south to Colombia’s “coffee triangle.” Now we are here, enjoying the town of MANIZALES. We are staying in HOTEL VARUNA in the “Zona Rosa” district. Hoping for a good meal, we looked up Japanese and the most highly rated was . . … Continue reading 2019 May Buying Trip- Part 6 Colombia
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY – MAY 13, 14, 15. MEDELLÍN We chose a small hotel, a converted home, on a tree-shaded street in a residential area, HOTEL PARQUE DEL RIO, because it is a pleasant ten-minute walk to the huge exhibition hall where EXPO ARTESANO is taking place. We enjoyed this walk each morning. First, we … Continue reading 2019 May Buying Trip- Part 5 Colombia
