Josefina Aguilar

Josefina Aguilar
The artisan in her workshop
Born Oaxaca, Mexico
Nationality Mexico
Known for clay muñecas (dolls)
Style Folk art

Josefina Aguilar is a Mexican folk artist from Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca.[1] Josefina was mentored by her mother (Isaura Alcantara Díaz[2]) and grandmother. She began learning her craft from them when she was six years old.[3] She is best known for her small clay figurines, called muñecas (dolls), an art form she learned from her mother Isaura Aguilar.[4][5] Aguilar uses red clay to create depictions of everyday village activities, religious and folkloric scenes, famous figures[6] and special Day of the Dead statues.[7] Collectors of her work include Nelson Rockefeller, who discovered her work on a trip to Oaxaca in 1975[8] as well as repeat visitors to Oaxaca, who come to see her latest work.[7][9] Children's book author Jeanette Winter has written and illustrated a counting book inspired by Aguilar's life and work.[10] One of Aguilar's major collectors reports that the artist is now blind and uses touch to create her art.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Paige Phelps (2008-02-29). "Beautiful Excess of Latin Folk Art Enlivens Southlake Home". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  2. ↑ Vincentelli, Moira (2004). Women Potters: Transforming Traditions. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press. p. 179. ISBN 0-8135-3381-3.
  3. ↑ Bartra, E. (2011). Women in Mexican Folk Art: Of Promises, Betrayals, Monsters and Celebrities. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. p. 100. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ↑ "Josefina Aguilar Alcántara (daughter of Isaura and Jesús)". FOFA. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  5. ↑ Wasserspring, L., & Ragan, V. (2000). Oaxacan Ceramics: Traditional Folk Art by Oaxacan Women. Chronicle Books.
  6. ↑ Janet Kutner (2006-09-24). "Santa Fe Gallery Owner Combs Oaxaca Scene". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  7. 1 2 Marla Jo Fisher (2005-12-04). "Clay Nation". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  8. ↑ Dan Goddard (2006-02-26). "From the Collection". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  9. ↑ Ann Jarmusch (2002-11-24). "Heirloom Hacienda". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
  10. ↑ Freeman, Evelyn. "Children's Books: Literacy". Reading Teacher.
  11. ↑ Brown, Patricia (February 27, 2017). "Mexican Villages Color Their World". The New York Times.


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