Artist Spotlight! Meet Gabo Mendoza, Artisan, located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Mexico. Gabo's a "Contemporary Oaxacan plastic artist with style influenced by children's and prehistoric art among others."
What an experience it was to enter his space and see the gallery. Krissy Price, Founder of the Wandering Art House and I visited Gabo this past March while exploring the grounds and spending the day painting.
Each wall passed was filled with Fresco art that various visiting artists created. As we entered his space, many emotions ran through as I imagined what each backstory could be for all the paintings we saw.
To check out more of his work, please visit:
Are you ready to run away to an island, but the only thing escaping is your mind?
Summer is a great excuse to throw a backyard barbecue to gather loved ones and let your mind be free for a bit.
It's time to get rid of those paper plates and cups for the day and get scrappy. With a little bit of creativity, you can turn your spot into a tropical oasis.
Try a mix of faux greenery with a little bit of fabric for texture and add pops of color in your dishes or fruit to set the mood. Not sure where to go? You'd be surprised at what you can find at the thrift and dollar store! Swipe for more inspiration.
Photographer: Melissa Shanahan
Prop Stylist: Tommy O'Donnell
Art Director: Kathryn Kellogg
Creative Director: Lori Bearfield
Artist Spotlight! Meet Argelia Matus, Artisan, located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
What a pleasure it was to meet and photograph her while learning about their culture. @BostonPollen, Founder of the @WanderArthouse and I had visited her this past March.
Argelia hand makes these beautiful, one of a kind handbags that are truly stunning. Where does she find inspiration? Her art, design, and artisan processes, are a tribute to the ancient Xicalli (Jícara).
Jícara is the main element of the handbags, and it means a cup or bowl in Spanish. They are made from the fruit of a calabash tree and generally described as dried gourds repurposed for drinking.
Argelia has a large variety of bags and decorative objects for purchase. Check out more of her work in the links below.
