Wild Art Wednesday
OWN a Piece of Padre History
It never occurred to me that Grandma was doing some historical mining when she would stop at the postcard display – you remember those spinning rounders that sat at the registers on South Padre right? – and she would take not one, but two, three sometimes even five postcards of the same and add them to the bill. (If you don’t know what a postcard is? Just ask me. It goes way back to the days of the “post office.”)
A few survived long enough for me to dig them up and after spending my time on South Padre Island in late 2022 halfway into 2023, I recognized them as valuable timepieces that show what the Island once was. They don’t go quite back to my first memories of South Padre Island in the early 60’s, but those aerials certainly capture an island on the cusp of being changed forever.
And the innocence of beach combing couples belied the tumult of the Island’s late 60’s hippie invasion, that by the early 70’s was just another memory.
I only have a few originals, so I decided to do better, and now have these reproductions for purchase in my SHOP. If you are unfamiliar with framing, then let me explain the description on the postcards … when an image is “floated” that means they are printed (by me archivally) on an oversize sheet of quality photo paper. That makes them ripe for quality framing, and that is a service I also offer for all the artwork in my gallery. Quality prints in quality frames for artwork with South Padre Island, and Borderlands
A beautiful piece by Oxacan Texas Artist Aurora Cabrera that is open to your own feelings for the place parents hold in our hearts. The Oxacan influence is apparent in all of Aurora's work. If you are not familiar with Oxaca, it is a place where cultures blend - the Maya, the Aztec and more accurately the Zapotec and Mixtec.
- Oaxacan art refers to the vibrant and intricate artistic traditions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. This art is characterized by its colorful and detailed designs, often featuring animals, mythical creatures, and everyday scenes. One of the most well-known forms of Oaxacan art is alebrijes, which are whimsical, fantastical creatures carved from wood and painted with intricate patterns and bright colors. Another prominent form of Oaxacan art is pottery, known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. Oaxacan artists often draw inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the region, including its indigenous Zapotec and Mixtec traditions, as well as its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. -
This is a reproduction that is on a canvas full-wraparound frame. It is ready to hang, as is, or find a frame of your own to compliment this piece that is full of love and life.
12X18 Inches
Category: Fish Art, Life Observed, South Texas, Texas Gulf Coast, Wild Art Wednesday
