Thursday, June 08, 2006
Our excursion to the Oakwell Farms home of Stan Morgan, Mexican folk art collector nonpareil, opened our eyes and minds to a colorful assortment intriguing objects, too much to absorb. The phantasmagorical animal figures of painted wood or clay are worthy of a dream or vision. The mask and bright plaques mounted outside the entrance give a visitor a hint that this might be an uncommon dwelling. Three large paintings by a local artist featuring Frieda Kahlo mounted above a sofa greet your entrance. Closer inspection reveals many small objects such as milagros integrated into the works. Phew!
A crouching blue jaguar protects the fireplace. An entire wall panel with varied ceramic crosses in paler colors of green and tan contrasts with the vivid palette of most of the art. Huipiles of various styles have been stuffed as cushions. In the skylighted kitchen, a wooden octopus extends its tentacles toward the kitchen table. Tiles, each panel a different design, cover the walls and surround the counter. One could wander for many hours following eye-catcher to eye-catcher. We recognized objets d'art such as a long-eared rabbit from the powerpoint presentation.
Mr. Morgan was a gracious and informative host with his knowledge of the artisans and restaurants in our Oaxacan destination. He even shared his photos of the Christmastime "Rabano" or radish festival visit. Unusual to say the least.
Karen even provided healthy snacks: pastries and pan dulce with coffee. Well, the orange juice should be good for us anyway.
Mr. Morgan was extraordinarily kind to let our whole gaggle invade his home place.
A crouching blue jaguar protects the fireplace. An entire wall panel with varied ceramic crosses in paler colors of green and tan contrasts with the vivid palette of most of the art. Huipiles of various styles have been stuffed as cushions. In the skylighted kitchen, a wooden octopus extends its tentacles toward the kitchen table. Tiles, each panel a different design, cover the walls and surround the counter. One could wander for many hours following eye-catcher to eye-catcher. We recognized objets d'art such as a long-eared rabbit from the powerpoint presentation.
Mr. Morgan was a gracious and informative host with his knowledge of the artisans and restaurants in our Oaxacan destination. He even shared his photos of the Christmastime "Rabano" or radish festival visit. Unusual to say the least.
Karen even provided healthy snacks: pastries and pan dulce with coffee. Well, the orange juice should be good for us anyway.
Mr. Morgan was extraordinarily kind to let our whole gaggle invade his home place.
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