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Folk Artist Spotlight - Zeny Fuentes
Behind the Design
October 8, 2013
Zeny Fuentes is a Zapotec Indian and fourth generation woodcarver from San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico.
He began carving and painting when he was seven years old. Sr. Fuentes works closely alongside his wife Reyna who often adds her own touch allowing this dynamic duo to create some of the most detailed and memorable Oaxacan carvings available today.
Zeny fuentes biography
No two carvings are exactly alike and every figure is sure to add a vibrant artist's touch to any decor.
La Fuente Imports is proud to feature several of Senor Fuentes pieces of whimsical folk art; however one of our favorite pieces is the amazing Peacock he has created.
The peacock is a spectacular piece of hand-made Oaxacan art. Sr. Fuentes carefully hand-carved the peacock and its feathers from wood of the copal tree and then hand-painted each piece in stunning detail with a very steady hand and brilliant acrylic colors.
The individual feathers are