The weather was chilly and often grey as we visited Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. But the intricate relief in many building faces was deeply etched and still stood out.
After we left San Diego and reflected on our visit, we agreed that the Mingei International Museum was a standout. We were drawn by the exhibit “Weaving a Path – Navajo Women and the Feminine Ethos.” The display showed more than 30 traditionally woven rugs, blankets, and wearing blankets, beautifully displayed and nicely interpreted.
This carousel horse was also a real eye catcher and was created on site at the museum in 1995.
A fiberglass horse model was covered in beeswax and each bead was placed onto the model using needles. It was created by a traditional Mexican Huichol artist, Rosendo Carrillo de la Rosa, and his family.
The detail is amazing and the piece is gorgeous.
Amazing patterns on that horse!
Chilly? In San Diego? Oh, no! Tell me it ain’t so! I always thought it was the perfect place to live – weather wise.
Your horses remind me of our Horse Fever horses in Ocala, but these are much more detailed and the work is much more intricate.
Glad you had such a good time!
Great details in the building in the first image. The fiberglass horse is incredible. It must have taken a long time to incorporate all that detail. Such beautiful work!
Wow – stunning. The building design is astounding, and the horse unbelievable. Being a crafter, I always think of the time spent on a project, what was the artist thinking? How difficult was the process? What enjoyment did they get from their work? Just a lovely post.