The transit of a space can define the ways of inhabiting it. When we walk with
our bodies through the squares and avenues of a city, it is the monuments, effigies and
sculptures that challenge us with the public space. Their presence is part of the
construction of memory, since they generate situations of social interaction and constitute
the identity of a place by making it familiar.

This interpretation is the guideline for the Taller Jacobo y María Ángeles to encourage the
production of their monumental pieces, which seek to create walkable
spaces in which the spectator becomes a user and participant in the
narrative that the fantastic figures of the workshop evoke with their splendid postures,
gestures, colors and stories.

Monumental pieces for Denver Botanic Gardens by Jacobo and María Ángeles

The monumental pieces created especially for Denver Botanic Gardens,
represent the excellence in the artisanal, artistic and installation work that characterizes
the workshop, being a complete composition of fusions of diverse animals,
which conform our cosmovision and imaginary, forming part of the
Zapotec calendar. We are honored to present these pieces,
which demonstrate a processual, conceptual and technical advance that encourages us
to move forward.

With the leadership of masters Jacobo Ángeles and María Mendoza, and their son Ricardo
Ángeles, they have expanded the possibilities in each of their creations, narrating
stories in different worlds that allow them to continue sharing their identity,
culture and tradition.

These monumental pieces are distinguished by a meticulous carving process and
a painting technique that highlights a vibrant palette of colors. This technique not only
stands out for its visual beauty, but is also linked to the research and
preservation of Zapotec symbology, granting a profound meaning to
this artistic and artisanal production.