GALLERY OF THE ART OF LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
These unique paintings depict images and
scenes that are an integral part of village life and Mayan culture and history
around Lake Atitlan. Some of the most prevalent
themes are planting and harvesting of coffee and corn, the outdoor market
place, typical foods, traditional clothing, nature and the environment. The Mayan history, “Cosmovision”(world view), traditional ceremonies and festivals and the intersection of the modern world with the traditional culture are also themes the artists feel are important to
help increase appreciation of and preserve their culture both at home and in
the world.
The artists are known for their distinctive
style, sometimes known as “art naif”, and for the “vista de pajaro” (bird’s eye
view) perspective. Their works of art have been exhibited in places such as the
Smithsonian in Washington
and galleries and shows internationally. All works are oil on canvas. Sizes range from 3"x3" to 30"x50" and prices from $15 - $1,200. For a complete listing of our inventory, please visit our online store: https://guatecafeconnect.weebly.com/ (you can copy and paste to your browser, or click on the link on our home page).
This collection features both better and
lesser known artists who paint not so much for individual recognition, but more
to celebrate their culture and way of life. They often learn their skills and
styles from other artists and family members much in the same way as the
textile artists of their communities who have woven their history and culture
into their fabrics for centuries.
DAILY LIFE
Ottoniel Chavajay. El Mercado. 50"x30"
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Ottoniel Chavajay, Harvesting Coffee, 24x32
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| Angelina Quic Ixtamer, Harvesting Coffee, 20x50 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Mercado (Market) 12x27 |
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| Noe Edel Yojcum, Fishing from Cayuco (traditional dug out canoe), 15x30 |
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| Noe Edel Yojcum, Harvesting Corn, 12x27 |
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Ottoniel Chavajay, Harvesting Corn, 12x27
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| Noe Edel Yojcum, Bringing fruit to market, 12x27 |
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Gregorio Coche Mendoza, 9x11
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| Noe Edel Yojcum, Mercado (market), 16x20 |
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Jose Yojcum, Bringing Fruit to Market in Cayuco (traditional dug out canoe), 12x27
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| Noe Edel Yojcum, Fish Market, 12x16 |
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Harvesting Apples, 5x7 |
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Harvesting Bananas, 12x16 |
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Harvesting Corn, 24x32 |
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| Humberto Cortez, Tejedora (weaver) 12x16 |
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Woman with Flowers, 9x11 |
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| Lorenzo Cruz, Espalda (back), 20x24 |
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| Lorenzo Cruz, Two Tejedoras with Candle, 24x32 |
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| Pedro Gonzalez - Espalda 9" x 11" |
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Pedro Gonzalez - Three espaldas (backs) of women with produce for market. 12"x27"
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| Antonio Coche Mendoza, Espalda (back) 12x16 |
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Tejedora (weaver) 5x7 |
Fruits and Vegetables
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Corn, 12x27 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Eggplant, 6x8 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Apples, 3x4 |
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Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Limes, 3x4
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Melons, 6x8 |
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Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Oranges, 12x27
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Limes, 12x27 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Peppers, 12x27 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Pineapples, 6x8 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Tomatoes, 6x8 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Watermelons, 12x27 |
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| Antonio Pur Gonzalez, Avacado, 3x4 |
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| Jose Yojcum, Corn - Four Colors, 24x32 |
Landscapes and Nature
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| Ottoniel Chavajay, Lake Atitlan, 7x15 |
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| Nicolas Ajcac, Lake Atitlan, 3x4 |
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| Gregorio Coche Mendoza, Hummingbirds, 12x27 |
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| Sarah Ajcac, Quetzal, 3x4 |
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Sarah Ajcac, Bird, 3x4
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| Juan Edwin Mendoza, Bird, 5x7 |
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Juan Edwin Mendoza, Bird, 5x7
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Mariano Chavajay - Nature scene - 5x6
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Mariano Chavajay - Birds 5x6
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Nicolas Ajcac- Lake Atitlan 3x4
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| Pedro Gonzalez, Lake Atitlan, 3x4 |
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| Pedro Gonzalez, Lake Atitlan, 7x15 |
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| Andres Rocche, Quetzal, 12x27 |
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| Antonio Pur Gonzalez, Quetzal and Parrot, 6x8 |
Mayan Ceremonies and Cosmovision
(world view)
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| Mario Gonzalez Chavajay, El Fruto de la Invasion, 33x39 |
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| Mario Gonzalez Chavajay, La Vida 20x30 |
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| Juan Carlos Chavajay, Mayan Pictograph and Glyphs, 9x11 |
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| Pablo Horacio Cruz, Mayan Pictograph, 14x24 |
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Pablo Horacio Cruz, Ancient Mayan Motif, 6.5x8.5
(paper cut out on card stock) |
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Pablo Horacio Cruz, Ancient Mayan Motif, 6.5x8.5
(paper cut out on card stock) |
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Pablo Horacio Cruz, Ancient Mayan Motif, 6.5x8,5
(paper cut out on card stock) |
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| Juan Edwin Mendoza Perez - Shaman blowing conche shell with animist figures. 24"x32" |
CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS
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Humberto Cortez, Abstract of Men in Cayucos
(tradtional dug out canoes) 9x11 |
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| Jose Manuel Chavajay, Young Woman in Traditional Wear with Grafitti background 24x32 |
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| Marlon Puac, Abstract of Traditional weaving, 24x32 |
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| Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay, abstract Espalda (back) 10x12 |
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| Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay, Three Espaldas with abstract background, 8x16 |
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Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay -
Tejedora (weaver) 6x7
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