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Working with the ancient woodcut printing technique, dating back to the 7th century in China, Guatemala's Spencer Samayoa honors the divine nature of the jaguar, a symbol of Central America. "This image represents the great power that the jaguar has in the Mayan worldview, and the wings represent freedom," explains the artist while bringing the artwork to life by hand.

This gorgeous piece comes stretched.

A side portrait of a human is depicted as if it were an MRI or X-ray image. We get to see the intricate bone structure as well as a fetus in the stage of development that replaces the brain. Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa says of his striking xylograph print in black and white: “This artwork is inspired by how the images that are formed in our brain are our own personal interpretations that give birth to the conception of an idea.”

Titled Concepción in Spanish.

In this mesmerizing black and white xylograph print, Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa skillfully renders the trachea, lungs and bronchi in a stage of development, reminiscent of an MRI or X-ray image. Samayoa's bold and irreverent style imbues the work with a sense of urgency, compelling the viewer to engage in a profound analysis and introspection. The intricate details and complex composition of the artwork invite the beholder to delve deeper into their psyche and explore their own interpretation and meaning.

Titled Cruzao in Spanish.

Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa’s spectacular rendition of the human heart is a powerful and compelling artwork that stimulates the viewer to engage in a profound analysis and introspection, ultimately leading to the discovery of a personal interpretation and meaning. This remarkable black and white xylograph print will definitely be a conversation starter and the center of everyone’s attention.

Titled Rayao in Spanish.

Guatemalan artisan Spencer Samayoa takes a cheeky turn in his vanguardist style to create an expressionist woodcut print full of hidden messages. Titled Teléfono Público in Spanish, this black and white artwork features a payphone with attractive legs, moving to the rhythm of an ethereal but vibrant melody.

The piece comes stretched.

"I wanted to represent my unique vision of death, to take away the sad part and put a bit of humor and extravagance," says Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa while bringing to life an expressionist woodcut print in black and white. As a talented artisan, Spencer creates this diptych on coated paper, depicting the reaper carrying a stereo and also wearing a captivating dress.

The pieces are stretched.