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Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

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6 reviews

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Mexico

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“Hello, we are Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda.

 

“My wife and I were fortunate that our parents were masters of this craft. When I married my wife, she and I began to work together and share our ideas, knowledge and love for this art: the wonder of making alebrije sculptures.

 

“Now, instilling the enthusiasm of our work in our daughters and family is a great experience, because in addition to teaching, we never stop acquiring knowledge and new techniques. We are very proud to continue this family tradition, and are willing to put all our effort, dedication and life into making these handicrafts.

 

“Copal wood is the main material for the elaboration of alebrijes. We use various tools such as machetes, knives, gouges, sandpaper, acrylic paints and brushes. Wood carving requires patience and care to avoid accidents with the machetes, knives and gouges. During the elaboration, my wife dedicates herself to the carving of the piece and its decoration. Our nephews sand the pieces, and my daughters have begun to acquire mastery in the “anchoring” technique, which consists of polishing the piece for a better finish.

 

“We want to capture the love for our culture, the beauty of nature through its colors and convey a story in each piece, accompanied by our feelings and dreams. In general, I like to make small pieces. They take time and require more precision, but the result is amazing, unexpected. More elaborate animals, such as the opossums, are challenging.

 

“Finally, we want to support our community. As artisans, we participate in the reforestation of copal wood, which they carry out every year. I have been fortunate to exhibit my work. Today, I am very proud of everything we have achieved.”

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Bio

“Hello, we are Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda.

 

“My wife and I were fortunate that our parents were masters of this craft. When I married my wife, she and I began to work together and share our ideas, knowledge and love for this art: the wonder of making alebrije sculptures.

 

“Now, instilling the enthusiasm of our work in our daughters and family is a great experience, because in addition to teaching, we never stop acquiring knowledge and new techniques. We are very proud to continue this family tradition, and are willing to put all our effort, dedication and life into making these handicrafts.

 

“Copal wood is the main material for the elaboration of alebrijes. We use various tools such as machetes, knives, gouges, sandpaper, acrylic paints and brushes. Wood carving requires patience and care to avoid accidents with the machetes, knives and gouges. During the elaboration, my wife dedicates herself to the carving of the piece and its decoration. Our nephews sand the pieces, and my daughters have begun to acquire mastery in the “anchoring” technique, which consists of polishing the piece for a better finish.

 

“We want to capture the love for our culture, the beauty of nature through its colors and convey a story in each piece, accompanied by our feelings and dreams. In general, I like to make small pieces. They take time and require more precision, but the result is amazing, unexpected. More elaborate animals, such as the opossums, are challenging.

 

“Finally, we want to support our community. As artisans, we participate in the reforestation of copal wood, which they carry out every year. I have been fortunate to exhibit my work. Today, I am very proud of everything we have achieved.”

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    Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda has 6 reviews

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    Ruth
    Red Furbaby
    My sister in law loved this cat sculpture. She especially likes the humor she finds in it. This is truly a wonderful gift.
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    Todd
    Eye-Catching
    This sculpture is absolutely beautiful! The carving, colors, and attention to detail is second to none. My praise to the artist for creating a stunning piece of art!
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    Ida
    Luis the Curious
    What a GEM! The packaging was ingenious and so secure. The enclosure said to name this darling little creature and I did. He is now, Luis, after a beloved deacon friend who lives far away. This little guy has a glint of humor and curiousit in his face. I just love my Luis!
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    Ellen
    Beautifully done
    This was a gift and was happily received. The pieces are just beautiful.
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    Ellen
    Adorable
    I love this cat. It's so cute and colorful. It makes me feel good just to look at it on my mantelpiece.
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    Carol
    Love it
    Enhances my colection

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