unique wall art

Working in the traditional Oaxacan art form known as barro negro, Fernando and Magali Pedro create this wonderful small ceramic wall accent. The unique dark color and slightly metallic sheen of barro negro are obtained by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz stone before the piece is fired in the kiln.

Nohemi Calixto shows you another facet of the eclipse with this stunning ceramic wall art. The artisan from Mexico uses classic techniques and mystic inspiration to create this sun and moon-themed artwork of oneiric allure. Symbolizing fate and peace, the piece is painted by hand for a unique look.

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.

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.

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."