Goddesses and Women of Mexico
The Works of Arq. Arturo Macias A.
Mexican sculptor and architect Arturo Macias has created a series of life-sized, exquisitely carved wood statues depicting many of the principal goddesses as well as the most important women figures in the history of Mexico. Click here for Biographical
Info on the artist.
Note, 2007: These splendid works of art are now housed, along with many other artistic works that move the spirit, in their new home at Templo Maya, the private collection of Tania Scales. You can browse these sculpures and learn about the respective women and goddesses by using the links to the right.
Introduction
to the Exhibition of TEMPLO MAYA
presented by Tania Scales
For many
centuries Zihuatanejo was an important matriarchal
center in Mexico. In celebration of matriarchs, Templo Maya is proud to present this exhibition of
some of the prominent women and goddesses of Mexico.
These pieces, which are but a portion of a work in progress,
are intricately carved, life-sized figures sculpted in wood by the talented and renowned
artist Arq. Arturo Macias. Through
his work we experience the intriguing power of significant Mayan and Aztec goddesses
and witness the spirit of noteworthy Mexican women brought to life, each in her own right as artist, poetess,
revolutionary and philanthropist.
Step in
to the Virtual Gallery for a preview of the
magic of this growing collection that we hope to share with
you in person when you visit these sensitive and provocative
sculptures.
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Zihuatanejo - derived from the Nahuatl "Cihuatlan"
- Land of the Women
Imagine
a Woman by Patricia Lynn Reilly
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