$60.00. Oaxaca, Mexico This delightful ceramic sculpture is by Josefina Aguilar, matriarch of a family renowned nationally and internationally for their imaginative ceramic figures. 2 Piece Ceramic Figurine Mexico Folk Art Signed Josefina Aguilar Fruit Seller . 11 Hitchcock Rd. Unfortunately Josefina is now blind and is no longer creating her own work. $295.00. Some of the artists represented are: Josefina Aguilar A member of the Aguilar family, she is best known for her small clay figurines called muñecas (dolls), an artform she learned from her mother. Her husband, Jose Garcia Cruz, paints much of the work after it is fired. Josefina Aguilar (born 1945) is a Mexican folk artist from Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca. Parts of Mexico have been suffering terrible flooding this rainy season. I uncrate Josefina Aguilar's 14-piece clay "muñecas," which have been stored away in the Palmer Museum of Art for more than two decades, to demonstrate this lack of exposure. Despite their struggles, these women mold exuberance and jubilation into their clay! POCHTECA is your source for Mexican Folk Art, including ceramics, glassware, paintings, sculptures, and news about emerging and established Mexican artists. C $88.53; or Best Offer +C $95.27 shipping; From United States; Josefina Aguilar figurine, La Madonnas de la Noche series (Hookers), signed. or Best Offer. One of her major collectors quoted her as saying "It's not the eyes. Ocotlan de Morelos, a typical rural town in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca is the home of the four Aguilar sisters, renowned nationally and internationally for their imaginative and innovative ceramic figures. Salinas, CA. The Zagars started working with Isaura and Jesus’s daughter Josefina Aguilar (born 1945) in the 1970s. We have a sizable selection by famous artists such as Gorky Gonzalez, and Josefina Aguilar and her family, as well as black clay pottery and a variety of ceramic tiles. The arte popular (folk art) collection at the National Museum of Mexican Art contains over 1,700 objects from many states in Mexico. Favorite Add to More colors Video Game Dogs T-shirt / Reservoir Dogs / God of War / Mortal Kombat / Dark Link / Street Fighter SamielArt. Inspired by the many living things he observes when he works in the fields in his pueblo, he often gives human faces to the animals he sculpts. The second daughter of Isaura, Josefina creates "muñecas" human figures in a vast array of activities, venues and costumes. See more ideas about Mexican folk art, Folk art, Mexican art. Low-fired and highly colorful, clay figures by Josefina Aguilar and her extended family are characterizations of the people and historical figures that loom large in their native village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Ceramic, pigment expand_more. Feb 25, 2019 - Artist: Josefina Aguilar Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico POCHTECA is your source for Mexican Folk Art: Ceramics, Glassware, Painting, Sculpture and news about Artists, emerging and established. I am pleased to offer a wonderful Day Of The Dead skeleton, a vintage piece of Mexican Folk Art handmade by Josefina Aguilar. Josefina Aguilar Alcantara, a serious and dedicated artist, is deeply involved in her outstanding work as a ceramist in her mother’s tradition. Her son Sergio’s task is to knead the clay that has already been dried, pulverized, and mixed with water. Find the perfect gift for you or a loved one! A vintage piece by Josefina Aguilar We look forward to seeing you here often. Josefina Aguilar Alcantara, a serious and dedicated artist, is deeply involved in her outstanding work as a ceramist in her mother’s tradition. Oaxaca, Mexico. Hand made ceramic angel holding individually made pruple and red flower. She is all decked out to visit the cemetery for the holiday! ILS 211.28. She is famed for her whimsical interpretation of the world, including the life of Frida Kahlo. POCHTECA is your source for Mexican Folk Art, including ceramics, glassware, paintings, sculptures, and news about emerging and established Mexican artists. Vintage Josefina Aguilar Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Figure. Public. x 2"W x 3.75"T Josefina is known for her playful depiction of everyday life in small red clay figurines called muñecas. José Juan is continuing the tradition Josefina and her sisters began, with even more refined craftsmanship and… ILS 325.01. Sep 2, 2019 - Varios Artesanos y Aguilar Family Folk Art / Oaxaca. Oaxaca, Mexico, Guadalupe Statue with Colorful Flowers The really good clay lies deep down 10 to 15 feet below the surface and must be dug through layers of dirt, rock and sand. Josefina Aguilar Working with his feet, the task can take 4 to 5 hours till all the water has been absorbed. 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This delightful ceramic sculpture is by Josefina Aguilar, matriarch of a family renowned nationally and internationally for their imaginative ceramic figures. We look forward to seeing you here often. Gallery ©1997-2020 For more information about Day of the Dead visit our Life After Life page. Oaxaca, Mexico, 8 1/2"T x 7 3/4"W x 3 1/8"D. $87.00, Catrina with Marigolds Josefina is supported in her work by a household of 25 people that includes sons and daughters, daughters-in-law and grandchildren as is the custom in the region. 5.25”T x 6.5"W x 4”D. 2 JOSEFINA AGUILAR MEXICAN OAXACA OCOTLAN FOLK ART … ILS 227.37 shipping. C $74.91; 0 bids. This exceptional collectible folk art ceramic piece was made by Josefina Aguilar. ILS 162.49. Demetrio Garcia Aguilar Large Clay Mourner With Candle Angels Altar. Ceramics & Pottery Metalworking Carving & Whittling ... Josefina Aguilar Figurine | Mexican Oaxaca Folk Art | Vintage | 10" Woman | 3197 MoscowMillHouse. Ceramic "Our Lady of Guadalupe" by Josefina Aguilar. Catrina with Silver Boa and Aguilar Family Clay Sculptures Low-fired and highly colorful, clay figures by Josefina Aguilar and her extended family are characterizations of the people and historical figures that loom large in their native village in Oaxaca, Mexico. Add to Wishlist | Add to Compare; Fran Garcia Vasquez Clay Day Of The Dead Tuxtepec Traditional Pineapple Dancer . The second daughter of Isaura, Josefina creates "muñecas" human figures in a vast array of activities, venues and costumes. Josefina Aguilar Although Dona Isuara received no recognition for her work, her daughters have achieved international renown with her legacy. A week ago Hurrican Karl flooded the city of Veracruz (and other parts of Mexico) and this week Tropical Storm Matthew has caused terrible damage in southern Mexico and Central America. Well-Known Ceramic Folk Artist From Oaxaca Creator of Amazing Ceramic Sculptures! Frida, Diego and their Add to Wishlist | Add … The FolkArt Oaxaca, Mexico. Ceramics found in Mexico date to the pre-Columbian period and are linked to the earliest civilizations in Mesoamerica. Out of stock. Now as Josefina has unfortunately lost her eye The materials include Día de los Muertos items, masks, figurines, utilitarian and decorative objects made of low-fire ceramics, papier-mâché, wood and other materials. Since losing her sight, she now presides over the work of her children and grandchildren. The tree of life (candelabra) is a popular form of art in Mexico. Add to Cart. During the dry season, in Josefina’s household the day begins very early in the morning, when the difficult work of digging the clay is done. Collaged Frida's etc. Add to Cart. $198 Catrina with Silver Boa and Josefina is from Ocotlan, Oaxaca, and creates clay sculptures in herr home pottery studio on the road leading into town. A ceramic piece from the family of Josefina Aguilar of Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca Mexico. Aguilar uses red clay to create depictions of everyday village activities, religious and folkloric scenes, famous figures, and special Day of the Dead statues. I also have a few pieces for sale by her sister Guillermina, equally … A vintage Historically, minority women artists and scholars of color have been ignored by the White patriarchal canon of art education and the arts. This town produced only utilitarian items until Isaura Alcantara Diaz began creating decorative figures with her husband Jesus Aguila Revilla. POCHTECA is your source for Mexican Folk Art: Ceramics, Glassware, Painting, Sculpture and news about Artists, emerging and established. Josefina Aguilar Add to Wishlist | Add to Compare; Fran Garcia Vasquez Clay Day Of The Dead Mourner Holding Candle Surrounded By Skulls. Vintage Josefina Aguilar Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Figure. Distinctive styles and traditions of ceramic work appear in every part of Mexico. Oaxaca, Mexico, Frida Bug Frida & Diego The renowned Oaxacan folk artist Josefina Aguilar was trained by her mother, Isaura, to continue the family's distinctive style of figurative ceramics. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Sep 18, 2016 - Mexican Folk Art Aguilar Family Ceramic Figurines, including Ladies of the Night by Josefina Aguilar, Folk Art Madonas made in Mexico by Josefina Aguilar, Mexican Folkart Madonas by Guillermina Aguilar, and Ceramic Folkart Angels made in Mexico by Guillermina Aguilar are offered at Mi Casa Gallery on South Congress Avenue in Austin,Texas. Gift of Charlotte Karlen expand_more 97.165.1. $65.00. Updated about 6 years ago. and white shawl on this gal. The four Aguilar sisters, Josefina, Guillermina, Irene and Concepcion, received their experience and training with clay from their mother Dona Isaura, the first woman potter to lift her work from the everyday need of pots for the household to the realm of imagination with evocative, ornamental figurative images. Concepcion Aguilar Sitting on the floor, Josefina shapes the figures by hand, using a maguey thorn to etch fine lines of expression on the faces. piece by Josefina Aguilar Oaxacan Figurative Ceramics ILS 122.87 shipping. Oaxaca, Mexico, Body Measurement: 3"L The art is greatly influenced by the traditions, religions, the myths & legends, the celebrations and the rituals that are the foundations of daily life in Oaxaca. Iguana and Parrot Leg Span Measures: 6 to 8 inches United States of America Not on View expand_more. Josefina was unquestionably the greatest artist of the very talented Aguilar sisters, and had a very prolific career. Many of the art pieces relate to the important festival of the Day of the Dead (Dia De los Muertos). Guadalupe with Halo of Hearts ILS 155.53 shipping. From shop SamielArt. These delightful pieces are a celebration of the indigenous culture in their portrayal of the tableaux of daily life, from food to dress to customs and mythology. ILS 253.53. Nov 25, 2013 - Celebrating all thing Frida and Frida like.This includes colorful images from Mexico. Parasol Shaped in the form of a tree, it is then crafted in great detail, the branches populated with figures, flowers, fruit, animals and other subject matter. The Aguilar family of Ocotlán de Morelos are from a rural town in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Find the perfect gift for you or a loved one! Jul 8, 2013 - Exciting third generation work from the famous Aguilar Family of Ocotlan, Oaxaca, Mexico! Enough must be stockpiled to last through the rainy season when digging is dangerous. The couple taught their five daughters who continued innovating their own styles and then teaching the two generations after them. Personifications of death, Christian iconography, and downright bizzaro, ceramic is an essential medium to Mexican folk art culture. Many steps are involved from digging clay, drying sifting and kneading, hand holding, firing and painting. Josefina Aguilar, as well as her three sisters, learned this craft from her mother, the world renowned Isaura Aguilar. Her sisters, Guillermina, Irene and Concepcion, have also become recognized for their ceramic artistry. Luz Aguilar 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. We love the traditional black Description. From shop MoscowMillHouse. Woman Muerto in Traditional Indigenous Costume Producing these delightful works is a difficult and labor-intensive process that involves the entire family. This art is an important means of economic survival in one of the poorest states of Mexico, but it is also an important means of self-expression in a culture where “proper” women are quiet, humble and longsuffering. Also taught by his renowned ceramicist mother, Josefina Aguilar, Rodrigo began to produce figures at eight years of age. Josefina’s skill was noticed when she was quite young, and by the time she was in her early twenties, articles about her work began to appear in European and North American journals. Vintage Mexican Oaxaca ceramic BIRD bell attrib to JOSEFINA AGUILAR 7 3/4" tall. Radiating a warmth that is quintessentially Mexican. Known best for her skillfully executed multi-figure sets, Josefina Aguilar applies her talents to a group of animals in this portrayal of Noah's Ark. Ceramic "Our Lady of Guadalupe" by Josefina Aguilar. Aguilar Family. Josefina Aguilar is a Mexican folk artist from Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca. or Best Offer. I position my own Latina… Polychrome ceramic Last Supper scene with 13 figures, 12 benches, 2 tables. 4.5 out of 5 stars (10) 10 reviews $ 65.00. 93908 Check out our josefina aguilar selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our fine art ceramics shops. Get the best deals on josefina aguilar when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Calculate Shipping ; From United States; Customs services and international tracking provided. $66.00. Josefina, a prominent member of the Aguilar family of Oaxaca Mexico, first...from 19297950 Josefina Aguilar of Oaxaca, Mexico, is perhaps one of the most well known and collectable folk artists of today. are perched on a bench relaxing with their iguana and parrot. are perched on a bench relaxing with their iguana and parrot. Josefina Aguilar Alcántara (daughter of Isaura and Jesús) Born 1945, Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico. All rights reserved. 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