Aguilar Sisters Pottery Fran Garcia Yo Soy Oaxaca Guelaguetza Mexican Folk Art

Description: OAXACA TRADITIONAL WOMAN REPRESENTING THE BEAUTY OF OAXACA AND HER TRADITIONS ENTITLED "YO SOY OAXACA" FEATURES TRADITIONAL WOVEN TEXTILES MEZCAL PLANTS ATZOMPA POTTERY AND BLACK POTTERY OF SAN BARTOLO COYOTEPEC ALONG WITH THE DANZA DE LAS PLUMAS FEATHERED DANCE FEATURED AT THE GUELAGUETZA BY THE TALENTED FOURTH-GENERATION POTTER FRAN GARCIA VASQUEZ, GRANDCHILD OF JOSEFINA AGUILAR HIGHLY DETAILED WORK WITH CHARM AND CREATIVITY! MEXICAN FOLK ART AT ITS FINEST!! Fran Garcia Vasquez is the daughter of Demetrio Garcia, and the granddaughter of Josefina Aguilar. We find her work to be some of the finest contemporary work to come out of the Aguilar Family these days. As a transexual women, her portrayal of women is captivating, often featuring strong yet sweet faces in her sculptural work. The detail in her work is careful and precise, and beautiful in all of its detail. You can feel her love of the traditional, but with a modern and eye-catching manner. This figure is entitled "Yo Soy Oaxaca" (I Am Oaxaca), and with a mother nature quality to it, the figure depicts some of the important cultural icons of Oaxaca. The central figure is a bare breasted woman wrapped in the purple striped textile used as a skirt traditionally in the area of Pinotepa de Don Luis on the coast of Oaxaca in the Mixtec region. With the heat in the region, you used to find the women weavers topless and wearing this traditional handwoven striped, purple cloth as a skirt. The front of the skirt on this woman is painted with a soft mountainous scene typical of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The woman's hair on this clay figure is also tied up in braids with purple ribbon in the traditional manner, and her outfit is completed with gold jewelry. In front of the woman is a depiction of a male feathered dancer from the traditional Danza de las Plumas (Dance of the Feathers), one of my favorite regional dances that you will find included in the famous Guelaguetza celebration in Oaxaca. The large headdresses that the men wear are crafted of feathers, and the dancers alternate from kneeling to leaping fantastically in the air. This clay figurine also shows pottery that is common for both decorative and more utilitarian reasons in Oaxaca, such as the brown clay vessels commonly found in the village of Atzompa and the black clay pottery that the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec is famous for. The woman is carrying a bouquet of Cala Lillies in her arm, and to her sides are the mezcal plants that are iconic for Oaxaca, as well as being the source of the famous Mezcal liquor that is made from the heart of the mezcal plant, and a central part of Oaxacan culture and identity. A bird also rests upon the shoulder of the woman. So fantastic! Approximate Measurements: 8 1/8" high x 3 7/8" wide x 3 1/4" deep The artistry of Guillermina, Josefina, Irene and Concepcion Aguilar has lent fame to the rural town of Ocotlan de Morelos in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. And now the tradition has been passed down to their own children (including Demetrio Garcia Aguilar and Leticia Garcia Aguilar) and grandchildren that include Fran Garcia Vasquez. Folk Art collectors come from far and wide to search out clay figurines beautifully crafted by these magnificent women! But the real miracle began with their mother, Dona Isaura Alcantara Diaz. After marrying her husband and beginning to raise her children, Dona Isaura began earning a living to support her family by making practical pottery used by local people for daily household use, as well as religious purposes. As her talent as a folk artist blossomed, she began making clay figurines of purely decorative use. Her inspiration became the rich scenery of daily market life in her local community, and she began crafting clay figurines of market women in all their daily glory. Although market scenes were her first inspiration, she soon began to expand to other things that happened in the daily activities that she witnessed. Even though her pieces were collected by such folk-art aficionados as Nelson Rockefeller, almost all of the early credit was given to her husband, Jesus Aguilar. This was due to the fact that Dona Isaura, like many of her contemporaries, was neither able to read nor write. Her husband signed her pieces with his own name, and was given credit, even in some museum collections, in the early years for Dona Isaura’s work. Upon her death, Dona Isaura had not yet officially been recognized as the true powerhouse behind this unique and beautiful art form. Much of the beauty of the Aguilar Sisters’ work is derived from the legacy and talent that their mother instilled in each of them. If it were not for the wonderful creativity of their mother, the world would not have been blessed with such an amazing art form. While each sister has placed their own special touch on this art form, the influence of their mother is always present, and has been passed on to their own children. When visiting their homes and workshops, you will always find the family working together, each adding their own artistry to the mix. What a blessing to be able to witness this loving tradition! Each sister has grown into a celebrated artist in their own right, and they continue to achieve critical acclaim around the world, as well as numerous prestigious awards. A special treat for us at DeSilva Imports came in 2005, as we were blessed with the privilege of seeing Josefina Aguilar accepting the top award at the National ceramics Awards in Tlaquepaque, Mexico. At this same event, Irene Aguilar’s work was also featured. Previous years have honored other members of the Aguilar family as well. It was a definite honor to be present when she won her national award!

Price: 125 USD

Location: Blaine, Washington

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