Ceramic Tree Of Life Mexico

This article was published on vida de latinos online magazine 1 april 2013.

Ceramic tree of life mexico.

For more than 100 years metepec in the state of mexico has been known for its unique ceramic creations mainly the arbol de la vida tree of life a clay sculpture covered with flowers leaves and biblical figures in essence it is a multi decorated candelabra. Ceramic trees of life. árbol de la vida is a theme of clay sculpture created in central mexico especially in the municipality of metepec state of mexico the image depicted in these sculptures originally was for the teaching of the biblical story of creation to natives in the early colonial period. Traditionally the tree sculpture would include adam and eve with the tempting serpent but the themes have evolved and today is common to find trees about various subjects such as day of the dead and folk art.

Each original piece goes through a certification process to guarantee best value and premium quality. Origin the decorative clay pieces known as arboles de la vida developed. Mexican tree of life is the name given to a hand coiled pottery sculpture depicting the biblical tree of life. These colorful one of a kind ceramic trees of life are hand sculpted and hand painted expressing vanessa aquiningoc s artistry while blending it with the spirited traditions of mexico.

The tree of life is most commonly known as a clay sculpture that was initially created in matamoros puebla but now is identified most closely with metepec in estado de méxico. A tree of life spanish. Buy ceramic sculpture garden of eden tree today. M exican trees of life or arboles de la vida are one of the most popular expressions of mexican folk art.

This will not only add vibrance and character to your room but also keep the mexican ceramic tradition alive and going. Ceramic trees of life. Popular art from mexico. Shop unique award winning artisan treasures by novica the impact marketplace.

Sablan ceramics celebrates the beautiful folk art tradition of mexican trees of life arbols de la vida. She uses vintage mexican folk art pottery as her base inspiration which plays with bold color form and. Free shipping on qualifying offers.