patio art

Butterflies are symbols of transformation, change and hope. Their fascinating appearance inspires many to create beautiful pieces of art. This time, India's Ajay Patil designs sterling silver dangle earrings featuring radiant butterflies in a combination finish.

Regal, beautiful and mystical, the butterfly is thought to symbolize the soul. Mexican artisan Alejandro de Esesarte, a lifelong butterfly collector, crafts this indoor/outdoor wall art from steel that he paints by hand in bright colors. These winged pollinators are ready to make the migration north to brighten up your patio.

The benevolent god of sciences and arts rests on a shiny leaf as an omen of times of growth and prosperity. Ganesha is the main inspiration for designer Ajay Patil, who works with sterling silver to create this pendant necklace in a combination of polished and oxidized finishes.

Bring some color and sunshine into your porch or patio area with this bright wall plaque by Juana Ponce. She handcrafts it from ceramic with a gentle face and surrounds it with colorful Talavera-style floral designs. The uniquely bright colors are the result of her custom pigment blends.

Juana Ponce learned the art of ceramics from her father and now proudly runs a workshop alongside her husband and her sons.

Bring some color and sunshine into your porch or patio area with this bright wall plaque by Juana Ponce. She handcrafts it from ceramic with wide eyes and surrounds it with colorful Talavera-style floral designs. The wall sculpture's uniquely bright colors are the result of her custom pigment blends.

The Mexican artisan learned the art of ceramics from her father and now proudly runs a workshop alongside her husband and her sons.

Kick back and relax for a very sweet nap in this gorgeous double-sized Mayan hammock. Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective weave it from 100% cotton rope in a deep teal tone that will brighten up any patio or porch area. Ropes and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.

Kick back and relax for a very sweet nap in this gorgeous triple-sized hammock. The Maya Artists of Yucatan collective weave it from cotton rope in a gorgeous flame orange tone that will brighten up any patio or porch area. Ropes and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.

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 colour 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."

Balinese artisan Nik specializes in crafting unique ornaments and sculptures from a variety of materials. Here she creates a sleek gecko from steel, painted by hand and detailed with gold-toned wire. The lizard is a perfect accent for home or patio.

Displaying hues of green, this vase from Mexico is handcrafted from copper, featuring line patterns on its exterior. Rosy and Daniel design this vase, which is handcrafted from copper. The vase is then given an antiqued patina through a meticulous process that takes up to six people to perform. This vase is perfect as simple decor as well as for displaying flowers.

For those seeking to add a vibrant touch of charm to their outdoor space, this alluring ceramic flower pot is the perfect choice. Featuring delightful hand-painted floral and leaf motifs in a lovely colour palette of orange, green, yellow and blue, it effortlessly enlivens any garden or patio. This gorgeous planter created by Mexico’s Isabelle Collins evokes the revered traditions of Talavera ceramic techniques, making it a true masterpiece of style and artistry.