Adrian Corona: Nocturnal Bats & Blossoms Mata Ortiz Olla eagle woodcarving

Adrian Corona: Nocturnal Bats & Blossoms Mata Ortiz Olla eagle woodcarvingWonderful bats and flowers adorn this beautiful olla by Mata Oritz artist Adrian Corona. All around the pot, a lively nocturnal scene unfolds: charming black bats with expressive faces glide among curling green vines, leaves, and red flowers. Each bat is carefully incised and painted, with tiny details on the wings, fur, and ears that give them personality and movement. The floral motifs echo traditional northern Mexican plant forms, creating a

and ringed body are covered in perfectly even

while in the Chinese zodiac

the legendary Mexico City silver house founded in 1942

a nod to Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza festivities

step fret borders run along the wings

and nail cutters

and warm ochre

painted geometric patterns and tiny dotted details

and snakes

000-year-old jade bat mask found at Monte Albán is among the most celebrated objects in pre-Columbian art

with precise details and a harmonious and creative design

A joyful piece from the family who started it all