We have also started an Instagram account @mexicantreeoflife dedicated to compiling a visual reference of the older Arbols de la Vida since there are no books to our knowledge providing this information. It will be a very important event. Wonderful spring tree of life, candelabra created by Metepec's Hernandez family of artists. The trees of life are from Mexico. March 2005- Collective Exposition MUJERES CREADORAS DE OAXACA, in the Popular Art Museum of Oaxaca (MAPO) Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca. However, newer depictions of the Tree of Life include themes unrelated to the Bible. Modesta and her husband Dario Soteno Leon had 10 children and all of them are potters. MEXICAN TREE OF LIFE & METEPEC FOLK ART.
February 2008- The City Council of the Municipality of Oaxaca de Juarez through the General Tourism and Economic Development Coordination, makes an invitation to participate in Easter Friday "the Samaritana "day celebration, Oaxaca, Oaxaca. Vintage Tree of Life with Virgin of Guadalupe Ca1960 Metepec, Mexico. Hand built of earthenware/terra cotta, this candlestick was decorated with with a white slip and colorful paints and dyes, then varnished, which gives it a nice shine. WHAT IS A MEXICAN TREE OF LIFE. "A Mexican Tree of Life is a hand coiled pottery sculpture depicting the biblical Tree of Life; traditionally the tree sculpture would include Adam and Eve with the tempting Serpent, but the themes have evolved over time and today it is common to find Trees of Life conveying subject matter such as Day of the Dead and the Folk Art of Mexico. Overall in great shape with in chips or cracks.
The trees come in different sizes and are about a variety of themes such as The Conquest, The Creation, Regional Costumes and other similar ideas. November 2005- First National Artisan Forum 2005, in the Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Hotel, Oaxaca. Expedited Shipping: Overnight, 2-Day & 3-Day Shipping is available. He is not loyal to al idea or image but to a practice: his craft. 7] Many trees have unique themes but the most common is the duality of life and death and the relationship of man with the natural world. Deliveries may take up to 6 weeks, and up to 8 weeks when either the buyer or seller are located outside of standard shipping routes. Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures. Aesthetically a tree of life must have a balanced shape, the figures must be as delicate and well finished as possible and the colors should be harmonious. Vendors state that the problem is that the municipality does not support the park, by not providing services and by not promoting it. Pieces from various places in Mexico, such as Oaxaca, Jalisco and Guanajuato but most pieces are from Mexico State.
Returns & Cancellations. ORIGIN OF THE TREE OF LIFE. Photo: (Courtesy of Mr. Alfonso Soteno). Print Type: Fine Art Print. During a visit to the Soteno's workshop, Alfonso kindly narrated to us the encounter between his parents and the legendary Mexican Muralist Diego Rivera. Sign up for our mailing list to stay in the know, and enjoy 10% off your first order! September 2014 -1st place in the State Award Benito Juarez given by the Government in Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca. One of those Fridays, a man appeared and asked my parents ¿do you sell your figures?
It is quite probable that the first tree of life was created during highly creative period. For shipping on all other items, please see below: - Free Shipping. But not a deep artistic value. November 2006- Exposition and Sale in the 5th annual exhibition of "MAESTROS DEL ARTE" that took place La Huerta Centro de Eventos in Ajijic, Jalisco. Ancient, sacred and universal, the roots and branches symbolize a family ancestry tree and the interconnectedness of all humans and life. Delivery Type Under $2, 000 Over $2, 000 Chairish In-home Delivery $299 $399 Large Handling > 35 cu. The knowledge of how to create these Trees is passed down from generation to generation, which makes the protection of the artisans' work paramount to the continued existence of the Trees. The indigenous contribution can be seen in a preference for strong colours, the abstracted figures and the syncretism of Aztec and Mayan Gods into Christian Art. 6] The craft is best preserved in Metepec, where craftsmen have received orders from countries such as China, Japan, France, Italy and Germany with a large number going to Spain. If you have any information that you would like to share please send an email to and I can add your information to this page. Extended Return Eligible. Once shipping or pickup has been initiated, the cancellation will be considered a return and you will be responsible for the cost of shipping. There is a national ceramics prize called the Concurso Nacional de Alfareria y Ceramica "Arbol de la Vida" presented each year by the municipality but entrants are not limited to trees of life. The Pottery of Acatlán: A Changing Mexican Tradition.
And I have news for you: A Folk Art museum is about to be opened in Mexico City and your pieces will be exhibited there. I thank her for compiling information in a way that is easy to understand and comprehensive! Stand- 4 3/4" x 4 3/4". This has been a problem for many Mexican crafts, with the federal government stepping in to develop trademarks and "denomination of origin" for traditional crafts. Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics. Verónica Castillo was born in Izucar de Matamoros in the Mexican state of Puebla. I have nine siblings: five brothers and four sisters.