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Guillermina Aguilar |
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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 figures of ducks, hens
and bulls, and later turned to more complicated female figures (large,
medium and small) in highly detailed costumes, down to their dangling
earrings. They engage in every facet of daily life, such as selling and
carrying their wares and nursing babies. She also creates stunning trees
of life standing nearly a yard high, and whimsical water jugs with
animal heads, as well as whole scenes of weddings, fandangos, wakes,
baptisms, and other traditional celebrations. 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. Taught by both her grandmother and mother, Guillermina’s sense of connection to her mother permeates her life. It is evident in her work, and in the prominently placed display case that preserves four of her mother’s few remaining pieces – forming a kind of cherished shrine – and the altar dedicated to her mother’s memory. The altar stands next to the outdoor wooden table at which Guillermina carries out her creative work for long hours each day. In turn, Guillermina has passed on her art to her own children, while giving them the freedom and support to find their own courses in the field of pottery making. Still prolific, Guillermina creates pottery that continues to evolve and inspire. El Interior currently has a wonderful selection of her work due to our long-running relationship with this incredible artist. (Sources: Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families and Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art).” |
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Large Mother with Baby by Guillermina
Aguilar 30"H x 11"W $530 |
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Church of All Saints by Guillermina
Aguilar (Saints are all individual pieces) 16"H x 14"W $390 |
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Skull Candleholder (Day of the Dead) by
Guillermina Aguilar 7"H x 5"W $42 |
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Skull Candleholder (Day of the Dead) by
Guillermina Aguilar 7"H x 2.5"W $42 |
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Pottery Bell by Guillermina Aguilar approx. 5"H x 2.5"W $14 |
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Day of the Dead Market Lady by
Guillermina Aguilar 13"H $138 |
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La Calenda by Guillermina Aguilar 7"H $368 |
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La Calenda 2 by Guillermina Aguilar 7"H $368 |
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Pottery depiction of Giant Puppet used in Oaxaca for
ceremonial parades by Guillermina Aguilar 18"H $325 |
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Man & Pregnant Woman by Guillermina
Aguilar approx. 12"H $325 |
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Mona y Cantaro by Guillermina Aguilar 13"H $138 |
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Market Lady by Guillermina Aguilar 10"H $92 |
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Market Lady by Guillermina Aguilar 10"H $92 |
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Large Frida Kahlo by Guillermina
Aguilar 19"H $378 |
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Large Frida Kahlo by Guillermina
Aguilar 20"H $378 |
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Large Frida Kahlo by Guillermina
Aguilar 20"H $378 |
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"Little Deer Frida" by Guillermina
Aguilar 10"H $182 |
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"Catrina" by Guillermina Aguilar 12"H - 14"H $138 - $164 |
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"Mujer de Marisol" by Guillermina
Aguilar 14"H $182 |
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Frida Kahlo by Guillermina Aguilar 12"H $189 |
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Frida Kahlo by Guillermina Aguilar 13"H $262 |
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