Impressive Huichol Yarn Painting Donated to Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Dianna Madsen - PVNN
| | The impressive 4 x 6' Huichol yarn painting was created in 1984 by Martin Benitez and recently donated to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens by the family of Isabel Jordan. | |
A vibrant and impressiv, 4 x 6' yarn painting, created by Huichol artist, Martin Benitez, has been donated to Vallarta Botanical Gardens by the family of Isabel Jordan.
Isabel was the much-admired, 30-year resident of Yelapa who passed away on January 18, 2009. She frequently traveled into the Sierra Madre Mountains to trade with the Huichol Indians and then dedicated her life to promoting their bead work and yarn paintings. At her home in Yelapa, Isabel maintained a gallery filled with Huichol art. With her friend, Peter Collins, she published the book The Huichol of Mexico.
Living in isolation from colonization has allowed Mexico's Huicholes to maintain their gentle and spiritual way of life for many centuries. Having no written language, their art expressed ancient legends, beliefs, and ritual ceremonies. For more information on Huichol art, visit Kevin Simpson at his store, Peyote People Native Folk Art, located at Juarez #222 in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Common themes are birds, the earth, sun, fire, rain, deer, corn, peyote and other plants. This particular yarn painting created in 1984 by Martin Benitez contains all of these images. It is prominently on display at Vallarta Botanical Gardens and must be seen to be appreciated.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200. Their telephone is (322) 223-2678. For more information, visit VallartaBotanicalGardensAC.org. |
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