Francisco Santiago Cruz

Angel with Flowers

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz Saints

Angel with Flowers

7x11, h. 21cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.

Couple with White Donkey

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz Scenes Village life

Couple with White Donkey

27x12, h. 23 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

A simple depiction of everyday life from Francisco, now 87 years old and the father of Oaxacan carving.

In Love (Enamorados)

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz Scenes

In Love (Enamorados)

13x7, h.19 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He documents a way of life in simple sceens

Teacher

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

Teacher

6x4, h. 18 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.

Three Market Women

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz Village life

Three Market Women

6x5, h. 23 cm (tallest)
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.

Woman Giving Water (Samaritan)

Figures Francisco Santiago Cruz

Woman Giving Water (Samaritan)

17x8, h. 21 cm
Wood/Paint
Origin Oaxaca
Signed

At 87 years old, Francisco is the father of all woodcarvers. He is the one carver that depicts the world around him. He documents a way of life. Francisco sometimes uses wood that has a split or old insect holes. He often uses wood filler to stabilise joints. Figures are nailed through a base and may not join with the base perfectly and not stand upright. These features, along with his carving and painting, are by now essential characteristics of his work.