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Wander through Hugo Pichiya’s vibrant oil painting that captures a postcard-perfect view of Antigua Guatemala in impressionistic splashes of color. This canvas artwork showcases a quaint cobblestone street flanked by eye-catching houses and blooming flora, all leading to the iconic Saint Francis Church with the majestic Volcán de Agua, or Volcano of Water, standing sentinel in the background. The composition brilliantly conveys Antigua’s distinctive charm through Pichiya’s skilled brushwork, offering viewers a vivid glimpse into one of the region’s most treasured cultural landscapes.

Titled San Francisco - Antigua Guatemala in Spanish.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

"Palm trees represent hedonism, relaxation and exoticism," says Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa while putting his skills and advanced woodcut printing techniques into practice. As an ancient art dating back to the 7th century, the xylograph print allows Spencer to create this mysterious scene of two palm trees peacefully moving to the rhythm of the wind.

The artwork, titled Viento Negro in Spanish, comes stretched.