Artes de Mexico Metepec and its Art in Clay Bilingual Edition luis palbo

Artes de Mexico Metepec and its Art in Clay Bilingual Edition luis palboArtes de Mxico, No. 30: Metepec y su Arte Metepec and its Art in Clay. When asked whether he is an artist or an artisan, one potter in Metepec responded that he is only a lover of clay. This issue is a celebration of that passion as it explores the pottery of an exceptional community in the State of Mexicofrom crockery and household objects to the most imaginative decorative pieces. There can be no doubt that this is a living and growing tradition. 80

Antonio Alonso is one of Oaxaca's rising masters of cartonería

the dynasty

Talavera Pottery from Puebla

Glows in a very dark area

5''Tall 8''Long 4''Wide

Jorge brings the animal to life through a meticulous balance of carving and painting

the mother of life

and irreplaceable for anyone who loves Oaxacan art at its deepest level

A graduate of Oaxaca's School of Plastic and Visual Arts

or protection

and cream tones that enhance rather than overshadow the pendant's detailed artwork

and her bare pink feet rest beneath the hem