For this challenge, Bella sent us looking for uncommon things. So here's a two-fer: An advance reading copy of a novel (found at a library book sale) and a beautifully carved gourd by artist Bertha Medina, who is truly a "queen of dreams".
Here's Ms. Medina at work at the 2011 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and some of her astoundingly intricate creations.(She graciously gave me permission to take pictures.)
I sincerely regret that I purchased only this one little tree ornament. Given another shot, I'd go for one or more of those big, beautiful pieces.
I know this is a pretty late entry ... hope somebody finds it ...
Posted for 52 Photos Project
12 comments:
beautiful., lovely creations! :)
thanks for appreciating my take on the project here!
The gourd is quite exquisitely carved as are the creations of Ms. Medina. Loved the pictures.
Fabulous!
i think your ornament is gorgeous
Wow...what stunning work. Are they sold online anywhere?
Anni, if they are I can't find them. She lives in a village in Peru and comes up for a Santa Fe art market event every year. I don't know if she's always at the Balloon Fiesta. I was just floored by the quality of her work - on gourds!
The look like such time-consuming beauty! Wow.
beautiful creations,
Such beautiful decorative gourd. You took a great shot of the whole thing-- the artist at work surrounded by her creativities.
What a beautiful image of the gourds, I love them!
Such beauty, and so unusual! Great submission.
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