Diptych: Amate Art of Mexico

Mesoamerican amate paper art uses symbology related to its creation and its use in rituals and daily life. The color of the paper itself carries symbolic meaning, with light-colored amate (from mulberry trees) associated with good spirits. The paintings, often created on this paper, feature stylized designs like fantastical creatures and floral arrangements that are also imbued with symbolic meaning and have evolved to depict scenes of nature and country life in contemporary craft.

5' x 3'

Framed