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Ex-voto "Thank You Virgin of St. John for our Lake House" · Exvoto "Gracias Virgencita de San Juan por nuestra casa del lago." Painting
Mexico
Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Size: 11 W x 8.5 H x 0 D in
Ships in a Box
About The Artwork
Ex-votos are a form of folk art that Mexican people have adapted as a means to thank or make requests from a deity or saint. They consist of a painting with a legend that expresses gratefulness or a specific request. This particular Ex-Voto is a family's show of gratitude to the Virgin of St. John who helped them have the resources to finally build their house by the lake. To learn more about ex-votos or to request a personalized ex-voto with your own petition or thanks, visit www.galagalindo.com · · · Los exvotos son una forma de arte popular que los mexicanos han adaptado para expresar su gratitud o hacer alguna peticion hacia alguna deidad o santo. Consisten de una pintura con una leyenda que expresa gratitud o alguna peticion especifica. Este exvoto es un gesto de agradecimiento de una familia hacia la Virgen de San Juan, quien los ayudó a tener los recursos para construir su casa en el lago. Para conocer más acerca de los exvotos o para solicitar un exvoto personalizado con su propia petición o agradecimiento, visite www.galagalindo.com
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:11 W x 8.5 H x 0 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Box
Shipping & Returns
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a box. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Mexico.
Customs:Shipments from Mexico may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.
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Mexico
Graciela "Gala" Galindo is a painter and ex-voto maker. She specializes in religious art with a focus on Catholic / Christian imagery. Born in Mexico City as a member of a family of musicians and filmmakers, "Gala" has a strong passion for art running through her veins. In the last 15 years, she has created over 600 pieces, most of them by commission. · · · · · Graciela “Gala” Galindo es una pintora y hacedora de Exvotos. Se especializa en arte religioso con un enfoque especial en representaciones de imágenes Católicas / Cristianas. Nacida en la Ciudad de México, como parte de una familia de músicos y cineastas, “Gala” lleva en sus venas una fuerte pasión por el arte Desde hace 15 años ha realizado más de 600 piezas la mayoria por encargo.
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