Handcrafted Expressionist Woodcut Print of a Winged Wild Cat 'Jaguar' Item ID: 2671771065

Name: Handcrafted Expressionist Woodcut Print of a Winged Wild Cat 'Jaguar'
Brand: Spencer Samayoa
SKU: 2671771065
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Working with the ancient woodcut printing technique, dating back to the 7th century in China, Guatemala's Spencer Samayoa honors the divine nature of the jaguar, a symbol of Central America. 'This image represents the great power that the jaguar has in the Mayan worldview, and the wings represent freedom,' explains the artist while bringing the artwork to life by hand.

This gorgeous piece comes stretched."

Item detail

1.58 lb
Mat: 12 inches W x 10.5 inches H,Artwork: 8.5 inches W x 10 inches H
1.34 oz
Mat: 12 inches W x 10.5 inches H
Artwork: 8.5 inches W x 10 inches H
Xylograph print on coated paper
Arrives unframed
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Stretched

Made in Guatemala

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Spencer Samayoa

"That's how I started working on my own artworks, and I attended the National School of Fine Arts. Eventually, I decided to move away from replicating images and began searching for a way to convey a bit of what was happening inside me. Art has always been a form of expression for me, a way to say what I feel, see, or simply what I am keeping silent. No one taught me how to work with woodcut printmaking; I am self-taught.

"I have had the opportunity to teach this art technique to many people in my neighborhood, primarily friends and family. Beyond my close social circle, I try to share this knowledge with anyone I can, regardless of their situation or location. Since 2022, I have had the chance to teach wood printmaking courses in various cultural venues in the city of Guatemala. I love being able to teach what I know. Every time I do it, knowledge spreads not only to the receiver but also to the one who shares it. For me, art is a way to connect with others and express what we carry inside. I hope to continue sharing my passion for art with all of you and contribute to creating a more beautiful and colorful world."

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Spencer Samayoa

Spencer Samayoa woodcut printmaking artwork

"My name is Spencer Samayoa and I want to share my story and how art has been a fundamental part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was born in Guatemala into a humble but loving family. My mother has always been a warrior, working hard to provide for my brother and me after my father left when I was just seven years old. I remember a time when my mother, with a broken heart but filled with hope, created small pictures with loving dedications to feed her children. That was the first time I saw her engage with art without even realizing what she was truly doing.

"That's how I started working on my own artworks, and I attended the National School of Fine Arts. Eventually, I decided to move away from replicating images and began searching for a way to convey a bit of what was happening inside me. Art has always been a form of expression for me, a way to say what I feel, see, or simply what I am keeping silent. No one taught me how to work with woodcut printmaking; I am self-taught.

"I have had the opportunity to teach this art technique to many people in my neighborhood, primarily friends and family. Beyond my close social circle, I try to share this knowledge with anyone I can, regardless of their situation or location. Since 2022, I have had the chance to teach wood printmaking courses in various cultural venues in the city of Guatemala. I love being able to teach what I know. Every time I do it, knowledge spreads not only to the receiver but also to the one who shares it. For me, art is a way to connect with others and express what we carry inside. I hope to continue sharing my passion for art with all of you and contribute to creating a more beautiful and colorful world."

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