Mexican Artisans Turn Clay Into Trees Of Life That Are Celebrated Worldwide
Mexican Artisans Turn Clay Into Trees Of Life That Are Celebrated Worldwide
Hernández, a craftsman from Metepec, had the rare chance to deliver a fragile, 2-meter-tall Tree of Life, which he was commissioned to create as a gift for Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, leading to his first meeting with a Pope.
Finished pieces ready for sale are displayed inside the atelier of Mexican craftsmen Hilario Hernandez in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
2/8
|
|
Mexican Craftsmen Luis Hernandes works on a fragile clay piece at his atelier in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
Advertisement
3/8
|
|
A fountain with a figure of Tlanchana, a half-women half-serpent figure who legend has it once ruled the waters around the town, decorates the main square of Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
4/8
|
|
Mexican craftsmen Cecilio Sanchez works on a clay piece at his atelier in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
Advertisement
5/8
|
|
Mexican Craftsmen Cecilio Sanchez shows one of his miniature clay pieces at his atelier in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
6/8
|
|
Mexican craftsmen Hilario Hernandez works in a fragile clay piece at his atelier in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
7/8
|
|
An image of Eve is displayed at the atelier of the Mexican craftsmen Cecilio Sanchez in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
8/8
|
|
Mexican craftsmen Luis Hernandez inserts small fragile clay figures into a tree of life scultpure at his atelier in Metepec, Mexico Image: AP
