Cozy Factory is the partnership of the Japanese artists, Kana and Koji Higuchi. Cozy Factory incorporates Japanese wood carving and paper cut art. By combining these two traditional Japanese crafts, they make original contemporary folk art.
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Mexican Ceramicist Juan Jose Ramos Medrano
Juan Jose' and his son, Abel Juan Jose Ramos Medrano is the grandson of the renowned sculptor, Candelario Medrano. Candelario was a sewer pipe maker who began making ceramic sculptures out of the pipe clay. This became known as the “betus” clay tradition of ceramic art. The subjects of these playful artform are often … Continue reading Mexican Ceramicist Juan Jose Ramos Medrano
Masks from Mexico
This past year, my wife and I traveled to Guadalara, Mexico to purchase original folk art for our gift shop, Hello! Good Morning!. We stayed with Stan and Jose´ at their wonderful bed and breakfast, Casa de Las Flores. Stan and Jose´ have been collecting art for over 30 years and have an incredible array … Continue reading Masks from Mexico
