lovely sculpture

Carrying on metalsmithing traditions passed down from pre-Hispanic cultures, J. Blas works with local artisans to handcraft a lovely wall sculpture from Mexico. Two sparrows sit side-by-side on a branch. Each bird is accented with a beautiful orange accent that glows over its heart.

Mexican artisan J. Blas enjoys creating new designs, such as this appealingly rustic metal wall accent. The artwork depicts two sparrows seated on adjacent branches, both looking in different directions. The diminutive birds are given a deliberately gritty texture for added interest. The wall art is cut from steel sheet and painted by hand.

Brighten any room with this handcrafted, Talavera-inspired wall art that evokes the sunlit warmth of Mexico. The ceramic craftsmanship and hand-painted detail are hallmarks of Sergio Ponce's family-run Mexican studio. Comes ready to hang indoors or in a sheltered outdoor spot.

Working in the time-honored tradition of Talavera handicrafts, Mexican artisan Juana Ponce creates a beautiful wall sculpture. A lovely starfish is crafted from ceramic, featuring vibrant and colorful floral motifs that are diligently painted by hand.

Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand with intricate motifs, this cute turtle sculpture will bring the spirit of an hacienda to your home. Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce designs and crafts the Talavera-style sculpture. Says Ponce, "I love the great variety of colors and designs that I can transmit in each one of my pieces, always maintaining excellent quality."

Displaying intricate, hand-painted designs, a beautiful butterfly adds beautifully to your wall decor. Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce designs this Talavera-style ceramic wall sculpture. Says Ponce, "I love the great variety of colors and designs that I can transmit in each one of our pieces, always maintaining excellent quality."

Crafted of ceramic, a delightful turtle adds beautifully to your wall decor. Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce designs this Talavera-style wall sculpture, painting the turtle by hand with vibrant motifs on the shell and a body of dark green. Says Ponce, "I love the great variety of colors and designs that I can transmit in each one of our pieces, always maintaining excellent quality."

According to the beliefs of most pre-Hispanic cultures, a smiling sun warms the earth for life to be born and renewed. Georgina Cabrera incorporates Aztec motifs such as maize, flowers, priests, and warriors in kaleidoscopic alignment, blending her own ingenuity, her family's trade, and her country's tradition. Accents of color brighten the ceramic piece, making it the essential adornment for a patio or garden.

Based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Cabrera works with a special clay sent to her by her relatives from her natal Otumba. The clay comprises of three different types of clay blended with plumilla (the flower from reeds along the local riverbanks). Once the clay has taken form, it is left to dry in the sun for up to five days before baking at approximately 450° C. Finally, Cabrera uses acrylics to hand-paint the piece, providing the adequate accents for the viewer to appreciate the impressive symbols of a long admired civilization.

A proud Cabrera states: "I love to transmit my ideas through my products for people to get to know my work."

Costa Rica's exotic fauna and flora are depicted in all their splendor by the artisans of the Guevara Cabalceta Family in fabulous handicrafts exquisitely hand-carved in dried calabash gourd. They selected a majestic toucan surrounded by exuberant nature to grace this lovely wall art that can be hung from the accompanying agave cord.

By Javier Ramirez, this colorful wall plaque is inspired by the Sacred Heart. A symbol of Christ's love for man, the Sacred Heart was first venerated in 11th-century monasteries. Flowers cover the ceramic image, which is adorned with colorful flowers, leaves and butterflies in the style of Metepec's legendary tree of life tradition.