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Art Gallery Opening Reception - New Work by Francisco Loza

NEW WORKS BY FRANCISCO LOZA


Wine and Cheese Opening Reception:
Sunday, Sept 15th, 2013,  3:00 - 7:00pm

With Special Guest Macario Matias Carrillo,
Huichol Shaman from Mexico


Still Life Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing


8173 Main St, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043

(410) 461-1616   http://www.StillLifeGallery.net 
Gallery Hours:  Wed - Sun 11- 6    Show runs through Dec 29th

"Arte En Estambre" (Yarn Paintings)

Originally from  Guadalajara, Mexico, Francisco Loza  is currently an Artist in Residence at The Creative Alliance, Baltimore. Working on wood covered with a wax adhesive base, he intricately weaves together brilliantly colored yarn, thread-by-thread, a technique he learned during 15 years spent with Huichol artisans in Central Western Mexico. Loza’s art reflects many aspects of Huichol sacred traditions shared with him by shamans who lead celebrations honoring man’s relationship to spirit and nature, capturing the cultural essence and unique symbolic language of the Huicholes people, as well as scenes from daily life and Mexican traditions.  Loza also creates art  depicting African traditions, jazz musicians, and powerful 3-D images.

Folk Artist Extraordinaire

Loza has taught Huichol Yarn Art workshops and exhibited at The Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, The American Visionary Art Museum, and The Walters Art Museum.  See more of his art here:  http://www.stilllifegallery.net/francisco-loza/

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Beading as You've Never Seen It!

Also on exhibit: Fantastical beaded creatures, masks, and jewelry by premier Huichol artisans of Mexico; a true folk art tradition. Proceeds from the sales of these objects go directly to the local artisans and helps support their communities.


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