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
Gustavo Pérez, Has Transformed Ceramics Into Fine Arts! Throughout his long career, he has continued to explore and to push the boundaries of his medium. His work is a magnet; it draws people in. Many ceramic artists emphasize either form or surface design in their creations. One of the distinctive qualities of Pérez’s work is … Continue reading Open House February 23rd & 24th 2019
Featuring Gustavo Pérez, Only Mexican Ceramist Who Is Internationally Admired! Gustavo Pérez grew up in Mexico City. Before he discovered his passion for clay, he studied engineering, mathematics, and philosophy, never feeling fully satisfied or engaged. His chance encounter with clay in 1971 felt to him like his soul’s homecoming, and he has been single-mindedly … Continue reading Open House January 26th & 27th 2019
Featuring Internationally Renowned Artist Gustavo Pérez 6th Annual Exhibition Opening! Internationally Acclaimed Ceramic Artist: Gustavo Pérez! If Mexico designated “National Living Treasures,” as Japan does, Gustavo Pérez would surely be at the top of the list. He stands alone as the only Mexican ceramic artist who is internationally celebrated and admired. We have an extraordinary … Continue reading Open House January 5th & 6th 2019
Featuring from Ocotlán Oaxaca gallery artist José Juan Aguilar well-known ceramic sculpture artist! Alert! Don’t miss the gala opening of the sixth annual exhibition of the ceramics of Gustavo Pérez January 5th and 6th — Noon to 5 PM From Ocotlán Oaxaca José Juan Aguilar with amazing ceramic sculptures! José Juan Aguilar is the son of Josefina, … Continue reading Open House December 29th and 30th, 2018
Featuring from Ocotlán Oaxaca gallery artist José Juan Aguilar well-known ceramic sculpture artist! From Ocotlán Oaxaca José Juan Aguilar with amazing ceramic sculptures! José Juan Aguilar is the son of Josefina, who has been a well-known ceramic folk artist for many decades, working in Ocotlán, a village near Oaxaca. José Juan is continuing the tradition … Continue reading Open House November 24th and 25th
Galería Atotonilco 