Rowan and I are home today painting papier mache skulls. I've been so inspired lately by Mexican Folk Art...more specifically Day of the Dead papier mache skeletons and Oaxacan woodcarvings. There is an incredible installation at the British Museum of Art done by the famed Linares Family.
Mine.....
Rowan's
My Oaxacan-inspired mouse....
Check out these books for lovely images of Mexican Folk Art:
Check out the artist Diego Rivera and I highly recommend the movie Frida staring Salma Hayek....I love this movie so much I bought it and can watch it over and over! Everything about the movie is artful.....from the story to the editing!
wayyyyy coool baby!
ReplyDeleteThank you Wanda!!! We've worked on more today....photos to come.....
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