El Interior-Gallery

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El Interior has everything from the distinctive, traditional talavera functional pottery of Gorky Gonzalez to mural master, Salvador Vasquez; fragile and beautiful green glazed pineapples and candelabras from Michoacan; humorous terracotta rabbit musicians and angels from award winning Master Don Jose Gonzalez. Additionally, the intricate terracotta work of Enedina Vasquez is represented, as well as her sister Angelica Vasquez; prized black pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec, most notably the work of Magdalena and Adelina Pedro; Fanciful toys and naguals are created by Serapio Medrano and Juana Corral de Medrano. We also have the figural ceramics and scenes by Josephina and Demitrio Aguilar and sisters Guillermina and Irene Agiular; Whimsical bugs and scenes by Conception Aguilar; classic work by innovator Dolores Porras; and a large collection of modern and primitive pottery from the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Guatemala.

Enedina Vasquez is an artist from Atzompa, a village located very close to Oaxaca City and just a few miles from the archaeological site of Monte Albán. Using innovation that she takes great pride in, Enedina broke from tradition by creating new designs and techniques in clay that has won her commendation from the ceramics community. Click Here to read about Enedina Vasquez and see a selection of her work available at El Interior.

Josefina Aguilar is perhaps one of the most collectable folk artists today and is especially known for the whimsical Market Ladies from her studio in Oaxaca, Mexico. These painstakingly painted little clay vendors sell a variety of wares - everything from iguanas, cats & chickens, to pots and pans. Click Here to read about Josefina Aguilar and see a selection of her work available at El Interior.

Guillermina Aguilar, the eldest of the four famous Aguilar sisters, was born in Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca. Inspired by her fertile imagination, her ceramic repertoire is rich. In the beginning, she created simple animal figures and later turned to more complicated female figures in highly detailed costumes, down to their dangling earrings. Guillermina clearly adores each figure she creates, caressing it as if alive. She regards the faces of her pieces, which are especially expressive, as her greatest contribution. Click Here to read about Guillermina Aguilar and see a selection of her work available at El Interior.

Concepcion Aguilar, the youngest of the famous Aguilar Sisters, was only nine when her mother died without teaching her the skills she had previously passed on to her other daughters. However, Concepcion developed her incredible skill with clay by imitating her sisters. Perhaps because of her dedication to creativity, she definitely holds her own with them today, & some would even argue that she is the most innovative artist among her talented family. Click Here to read about Concepcion Aguilar and see a selection of her work available at El Interior.

Demetrio Aguilar is another master Aguilar artisan with his own distinct style. His richly detailed figures entice us with their intricacy, revealing tales historic and timeless, churning with fantasy and bordering on the frightening. Click Here to read about Demetrio Aguilar and see a selection of his work available at El Interior.

Dolores Porras - what a wonderful artist! We have been very fortunate to have had a very special relationship with this wonderful woman for many years - and it shows, as we carry some of her best work! Click Here to read about Dolores Porras and see a selection of her work available at El Interior.

Black Pottery, with its incredible sheen and depth of color, is something that we get asked about a lot at El Interior. Its incredible beauty is timeless - which is partially why it inevitably draws such a following of collectors. The Master Potters who work with Black Pottery include the famous Pedro family, and the process that's used in creating such works of art is truly fascinating. Click Here to read about Black Pottery and see a selection of items available at El Interior.

Gorky Gonzalez founded Alfareria Tradicional, one of the best hand-made pottery workshops in Mexico for the past 50 years. Known for rescuing the Majolica technique, Gonzalez has created pieces that have both extraordinary historical value as well as incredible artistry. Click Here to read about Gorky Gonzalez and see a selection of his work available at El Interior.

The shine, delicacy, and overall artistry of the Michoacán Pottery is truly impressive. Each piece requires an immeasurable amount of work that inspires awe and admiration of art lovers everywhere.
Click Here to read about Michoacán Pottery and see selection of items

Francisco Flores and his wife are continuing the tradition of making brightly painted and joyously decorated "Trees of Life" candelabras and incense burners. These objects were traditionally used for religious and ceremonial purposes in Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla. Since Don Flores is elderly now, we are sad to say it is an endangered folk art since none of his children are currently interested in making the pottery. Click Here to read about Francisco Flores and see a selection of his work available at El Interior.

Burnished Pottery from Mexico
Burnishing is extremely time consuming and requires that the object be created of pure, fine clay. After molding or building the figure or pot, the clay is rubbed with a polished stone or smooth metal tool to create the soft, seductive shine that burnished pottery is known for. Click Here to read about Burnished Pottery and see selection of items

Metepec Pottery Trees of Life
Metepec trees of life represent ancient and universal themes. Trees range from very small to tall and some take weeks to construct. Some Metepec Trees are painted, some are not, and some borrow the intense polychrome style of Toluca pottery. All attempt to represent the connectedness of all life. Click Here to read about Metepec trees of life and see selection of items

Works from Master Folk Artists Candelario Medrano and Family
The pieces in crude clay and wired pieces is still some of the best folkloric representation in the area of Jalisco, and we are proud to feature some highly collectable folk art pieces from this very famous family. Click Here to see work by Candelario Medrano and Family

Terracotta Rabbit Musicians by Master Folk Artist Jose Gonzalez
Small approx. 2.5"W x 6.5"H $16.50
Large approx. 4"W x 10"H $22.00

Zapotec Clay Piggy Bank by Master Folk Artist Jose Gonzalez
approx. 6.5"H x 12" Long
$34

Teodora Blanco Family Pottery
Teodora Blanco, one of the most creative and vital folk artists in Mexico, died in 1981, leaving behind a history of unique inventions that set her apart from other potters in Santa Maria Atzompa. Her children, Irma and Luis, continue her tradition as does her grandson Luis. Click Here to read about Teodora Blanco and see selection of her family's work

Hand-Painted Pottery Eggs by Castillo
2"W x 3"H
$13.98

Salvador Vázquez is a true master in the techniques of burnished pottery and making natural dyes, and his elegant designs and traditional pottery forms are legendary. Click Here to read about Salvador Vázquez and see a selection of his (and his son's) work available at El Interior.

Pottery from San Augustine Guerrero
This beautiful pottery is done with the traditional style of painting using natural pigments. Click Here to read about Guerrero Pottery and see selection of items

Day of the Dead Pottery Figures
Doctors, nurses, receptionists, ladies-of-the-night, wedding couples, and more!
4"H - 7"H
$7.50 - $9.75

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