Here is another piece of art, however this comes from a familiar place for those who frequently travel to this secluded but well know tourist destination: San Miguel de Allende. The cross is made from the indigenous wood that originally acted as a frame for many of the old Spanish Haciendas. It has come back to life as a beautiful well, worn cross with a hand painted mural of an unknown priest (not to be confused with Father Hildago).
Archive for July 2011
El Gallo de Guadalajara
Below is one of my favorite pieces of art work. It is a Spanish Rooster (Gallo) handcrafted in Guadalajara. It's a planter that can easily be used as a simple statue in a Spanish home decor. It sits 3 ft tall and is made of terra cotta. The entire piece is hand painted in a uniform black/white style for the body. The exception is the head, where his eyes express an intense focus.