HELLO!
Welcome to another weekly post.
This time I want to share old and new work, so I am going with the chronological order.
During 2016 I started to do wall calendars and I did a great job with them for around 4 years till the printer store closed, but let's focus in this: THE ALEBRIJES.
Out of the blue, I started to work 12 alebrijes as part of the design of a wall calendar, but at the end I decided not to go with them as they were not really my style and most of them look like little fantastical monsters (yes, alebrijes can be seen like that)...there is not good or bad, ugly or beauty, I just felt they were not into my vibe anymore and more into Valeria's super old vibe. I think I just got along the idea of alebrijes as strange animals and the experimentation of the botanical.
Funny thing is, if I decide now to work with alebrijes, they would be a totally different style and I love the idea of it, because in my imagination I can see a big change in my concepto of design, but I will not work with that for the moment.
Anyways! I found the old illustrations and it would be amazing if they finally could find a new home. I am selling those as individual pieces, they were made with acrylic and on cotton paper, 300 grs and you can find them HERE.
I will remember them as part of my explorative art and as a memory of my process of transmutation where I started to be more discerning about what I want to communicate with my art and the way I do this.
I love the meaning of the alebrijes and I hope some day bringing them to life at this Valeria new style.
ALEBRIJES: Are vibrant, fantastic sculptures that originated in Mexico, blending elements from different animals and sometimes incorporating imaginary features. They are a form of Mexican folk art, often made from wood or paper mache, and are known for their bright colors and intricate patterns. Beyond their artistic value, alebrijes are also seen as having spiritual significance, sometimes considered spirit guides or protectors.
They symbolize rebirth, healing, and the vibrancy of Latino culture, and are believed to guide souls in the afterlife. Alebrijes, especially the monsters, have gained a reputation for "scaring away bad spirits" and protecting the home.
And now back to the new...
I am so pleased so far with the advances, the color palette and the composition, Although the color palette is not very much my style of the colors I used during the summer, I feel that this painting would have been perfect for October or November because of the types of earth colors, oranges, and browns, it would go more with the fall season, but well, for the moment I am happy with what I am doing and I love it.
Also, this piece came at an opportune moment, which was Father's Day, it was what connected me with my dad. So, this is the horse that made me work on memories with my dad and that's why it's the result of this image more than with a season of the year or a color palette.
This week I have been working with pressed nature for guitar picks and also earrings, I did these earrings with samara seeds from maple tree, I think they look like little fairy wings. I have sold several pieces and I just have one pair left. I have many more designs of floral earrings HERE
I have retaken the walks around the neighborhood, and I found the perfect duo color leaf while I was walking, isn’t this amazing? love it! Also I can't get off my eyes of juniper every time I see it, this time it was beautiful with the dew drops.
TO EAT: Last Saturday finally I did sushi, the last time I did sushi rolls was maybe 2019, so I went with the easiest vegetarian recipe, CALIFORNIA ROLLS and you can find it HERE.
TO LISTEN: I like the song "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi, but I just found the cover by one of my favorite violinist DAVID GARRETT, and turned out amazing like every song he plays.
Have a fun weekend and amazing new week, see you in July!
Love! ❤️
Valeria.