‘It’s hugely symbolic’: the Mexican artists reclaiming the meaning of piñata
by Will Higginbotham from US news | The Guardian on (#617VA)
The colorful paper creations have come to be a staple at children's parties in the US, but some are pushing its boundaries
A turquoise and silver body glistens, with variations of color that suggest feathers. There are two eyes and a ruby-red mouth, but no beak and no sign of wings. This whimsical bird-like creature looks like a sculpture, but it is, in fact, an incredibly detailed pinata - made from cardboard and paper.
Roberto Benavidez, a Mexican-American artist hailing from Texas but now living in Los Angeles said his ornate pinata oeuvre is inspired by Hieronymus Bosch, a Dutch medieval painter known for his fantastical creatures.
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