Aguilar Family Clay Sculptor
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Aguilar Family Clay Sculptor
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The husband of Guillermina Aguilar makes clay sculptures in their studio in Ocotlan, Oaxaca, Mexico.
The four famous Aguilar sisters were born to Isaura Alcantara Diaz, the innovator of colorful decorative indigenous figures of everyday life. These figures imaginatively capture the daily activities and passions of pueblo life.
The four sisters, Guillermina, Josefina, Irene and Concepcion (and son Jesus) carry on this famous tradition. Each has adapted their own unique style within this genre. The hand formed and painted clay work of the Aguilar family, which now includes children and grandchildren of Isaura, is unmistakably charming. The entire family lives in Ocotlan de Morelos, just outside of the city of Oaxaca.
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July 23rd, 2016
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Nancy Griswold
Wonderful portrait and BW photography, really love the image with such attention paid to tonality and clarity FAV+++
Angie Tirado
Congratulations!! This stunning black and white image has been featured today in "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Featured Images #2” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement.
Mioara Andritoiu
Very expressive portrait! L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you for all your comments on my images, Mioara - really appreciate your time!
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