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Artist |
Aguilar, Josefina |
Caption |
Mermaid and Seahorse |
Collection |
Boeckman Collection |
Credit Line |
Tyler Museum of Art, Gift of Laura and Dan Boeckman, Dallas |
Culture |
Mexico |
Date |
c. 1992 |
Description |
Ceramic mermaid and seahorse. The mermaid has a purple flower in her hair, red and yellow earrings and a blue and white tail. The seahorse is orange with yellow stripes. On the mermaid's back is carved "Josefina Aguilar". Made in Ocotlan de Mendoza, Oaxaca, Mexico Josefina Aguilar (1945) is best known for her small clay figurines, called muñecas, an art form she learned from her mother Isaura Aguilar. Aguilar uses red clay to create depictions of everyday village activities, religious and folkloric scenes, famous figures and special Day of the Dead statues. Collectors of her work include Nelson Rockefeller, who discovered her work on a trip to Oaxaca in 1975 as well as repeat visitors to Oaxaca, who come to see her latest work. Children's book author Jeanette Winter has written and illustrated a counting book inspired by Aguilar's life and work. |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-4.5 L-4.5 inches |
Medium |
Clay, acrylic paint |
Catalog Number |
2010.01.359 |
Title |
Mermaid and Seahorse |