Tales of Tradition
The Juanita Harvey Art Gallery in the Fain Fine Arts Building at Midwestern State University.
Tlaloc: The Giver of Life
In the ancient lands of the Mexicans, there was a mighty deity named Tlaloc, known as the Giver of Life. Tlaloc resided in the majestic mountain peaks, where the clouds gathered and the rains began. His domain was a realm of lush greenery and vibrant waters, a stark contrast to the arid lands below…
6’10in x 3’5in x 1in, acrylic on wood, 2024
5’7in x 3’6in x 1in, acrylic on wood, 2024
How The Opossum Stole Fire
Lord Tlacuache, the Great Opossum, ruled this land in ages past when animals still spoke and mankind had not yet seized the earth. He was a kind king, who governed by the virtue of his clever mind, and nothing pleased him more than to see his subjects happy.
Most creatures were content with the quiet and flow of the world, safe and at ease within Lord Tlacuache’s broad demesne. Except for men…
6 ft x 2’11in x 1in, acrylic on wood, 2024
The Legend of La Lechuza
In a small village nestled deep in the heart of Mexico, there was a legend that had been passed down through generations: the legend of La Lechuza. The villagers spoke in hushed tones about the mysterious creature that roamed the night, a large owl with the face of a woman.
According to the legend, La Lechuza was once a woman who had been wronged by the people of her village. Seeking revenge, she made a pact with dark forces, transforming into a sinister being that could shift between human and owl form…