Exvoto Mexican Folk Art Painting - Mermaid, Man and Virgin in the Sea equestrian and for a refined allure

and for a refined allure and an uncompromising elegance

Slight variations in color and texture highlight the handmade nature of this unique piece

This duality offers a flexible aesthetic

is modified by losing its functionality and transforming itself from an object into a work of art

Exvoto Mexican Folk Art Painting - Mermaid, Man and Virgin in the Sea equestrian and for a refined allure9" x 12" A vibrant exvoto folk art painting by Christopher Rodriguez Contreras. A contemporary artist that tells a tale of gratitude. Contreras offers a window into the everyday life of the common people of Mexico through tales once told. Acrylic on tin. Signed "CR 24" bottom right. "Sirena" on verso. Some minor scratches to painting. Unframed. Translation: "Casimo Acosta pays homage with this "milagrito" giving thanks that you saved me from drowning