Personal Artist Statement: I am an artist by nature. I was born in San Antonio and have lived here all my life. My
parents taught me values, independence and to have self-confidence in everything I did in life. My current artwork
involves the use of gourds and other natural material. My art is an expression of my life and historcal events.
Artist’s Resume of Art Exhibits and Events:
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Reina del Cielo, Guadalupana Exhibit Opening Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit up through Jan. 23, 2010. Gourd Art Sculpture - Title: Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Zonarte: El Mercado en Aztlan November 20th – 22rd, 2009.
Gourd Art, Jewelry and other Artwork. Titled: Hecho Por Maria
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Dia de Los Muertos Exhibit. Opening Sunday, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Altars up through Nov. 13, 2009. Gourd Art Title: Isabel y Las Comadres
Texas Gourd Society State Competition
Fredericksburg, Texas October 16, 17 & 18, 2009. Total of fourteen entries submitted.
1st Place Dolls: Pueblo Harvest Maiden
1st Place Growers Division Stemmed Beauty: Egg Gourd
1st Place Covered Gourds Division 1: Egg Shell Covered Gourd
1st Place Growers Division: Three Ornamentals Gourds
2nd Place Growers Division: Three of a Kind
3rd Place Painted Division 1: Chilie's
3rd Place Finishes Division 1: Dye Finish
3rd Place Musical Instruments: Shaman Drum
3rd Place Multiple Artists: Wind and Surf
Bihl Haus Arts 2803 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78201.
"Rx Art: Take Your Medicine" The show is co-sponsored by the Health
and Healing Consortium, www.hhcinfo.org, a non-profit clearinghous
for both traditional and non-traditional health practitioners. The artist
healer Maria Isabel Aguilar, Reiki Master Teacher Opening Friday, Oct 10, 2009
Exhibit up through November 14, 2009 Gourd Art: Mestino Drum.
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Mole, Michellada's Y Mas Art Exhibit, Opening, June 26, 2009, 6-10 p.m.
Gourd Art - Title: Venus Goddess of Willendorf Necklace Set
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Ella's Art Exhibit, Opening, March 8, 2009, 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit Up through March 31, 2009. Gourd Art Sculpture - Title: Storyteller.
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
On & Off Fredericksburg Opening, February 14 & 15 2009, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Gourd Art Demostration and Jewelry
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Segundo de Febrero Exhibit - Commemorating the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Opening Sunday, February 2, 2009, 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit up through February 27, 2009. Gourd Art Sculpture - Title: Valentina.
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Reina del Cielo, Guadalupana Exhibit Opening Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 6-9 p.m.
Exhibit up through Jan. 23, 2009. Gourd Art Sculpture - Title: Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Zonarte: El Mercado en Aztlan November 21st – 23rd, 2008.
Gourd Art, Jewelry and other Artwork. Titled: Todo Hecho a Mano
Regional Artist Consortium
San Antonio International Airport Terminal #2
Serenity: Exhibit Opens November 2008 – January 2009. Gourd Art Title: Estelle
Centro Cultural Aztlan Art Gallery
1800 Fredericksburg Rd., Suite 103, San Antonio, TX 78201
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit. Opening Sunday, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Altars up through Nov. 14, 2008. Gourd Art Title: Altar Tribute to Isabel
Texas Gourd Society State Competition
Fredericksburg, Texas October 18 & 19, 2008. Total of seventeen entries submitted.
1st Place Birdhouses: Fairy Birdhouse,
1st Place Growers Division Largest Dried Gourd: Baby Bertha Kettle Gourd 43” Round,
2nd Place Painted Gourds Division 1: Estelle,
2nd Place Dolls: Isa,
3rd Place Baskets: Canasta Guajillo,
3rd Place Multiple Artists: Majilia
Bihl Haus Arts 2803 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78201.
"Rx Art: Take Your Medicine" The show is co-sponsored by the Health
and Healing Consortium, www.hhcinfo.org, a non-profit clearinghous
for both traditional and non-traditional health practitioners. The artist
healer Maria Isabel Aguilar, Reiki Master Teacher Opening Friday, Oct 3, 2008
Exhibit up through November 1, 2008 Gourd Art: Shaman Drum 60” round.
Regional Artist Consortium Art Work Displayed at the San Antonio International
Airport Terminal # 2. Red: Exhibits Opens July – September 2008.
Gourd Art Sculpture - Titled: Fire Opal.
KLRN Blazing Gavels 42nd Annual Great TV Auction
June 12 – June 21 2008. Gourd Art Titled: Green Warrior Mask.
Regional Artist Consortium ArtWork Displayed at the San Antonio International
Airport Terminal # 2. April – June 2008. Gourd Art Sculpture - Titled: Balmorhea
Bihl Haus Arts 2803 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78201.
Yellow Roses: Emily Morgan and the Mystic and Historic Women of Texas
Exhibit up from February 22 - March 22, 2008.
Commissioned Gourd Art Sculpture Mixed Media – Title: Adelita
Regional Artist Consortium Art Work Displayed at the San Antonio International
Airport Terminal # 2. January – March 2008. Gourd Art Sculpture three pieces:
Titled: 1) Sun Warrior Kachina, 2) Corn Maiden Kachina and 3) Nature’s Bounty.
Bihl Haus Arts 2803 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 78201.
Craft Mania: Fine Art Sale and Holiday Open House Saturday December 15, 2007.
The Texas Gourd Society 12th Annual Lone Star Gourd Festival
Waco, Texas October 27 & 28, 2007. Total of fourteen entries submitted. Ribbons won:
1st Place Musical Instruments – 56”Gourd Drum,
1st Place Baskets – Anise Star Basket,
2nd Place Wearable: Shaman Necklace ad Earrings,
2nd Place Painted Gourds: Tribute to R.C. Gorman,
2nd Place Dolls: Nanuku of the North,
3rd Place Miniature Gourd under 3”: Bear Fetish Miniature Gourd with 14kt
Gold Wire inlay 2 ¼” tall
Southwest Gourd Fine Art Show Nationwide Competition
Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Kerrville, Texas May 24th – July 8, 2007.
Total of five entries. Titled: 1) Buffalo Bowl, 2) Sun Burst Mask,
3) Acoma Maiden, 4) Corn Maiden Kachina, 5) Fire Opal.
The Texas Gourd Society 11th Annual Lone Star Gourd Festival
Waco, Texas November 11 & 12, 2006. Total of eleven entries submitted: Ribbons won:
2nd Place Miniature Gourd under 3” Egg Gourd embellished with pine needles,
heishi beads, copper wire, bear fetish and peridot.
2nd Place Musical Instruments – 2 foot long Maranka Rattle embellished with
horsehair, bison fur, Lady Amherst feathers and painted Native American Symbols.
3rd Place Human Kingdom – Harvest Maiden embellished with Rio Grande Turkey
Feathers, Natural rabbit Fur, HorseHair, Turquoise Necklace with Shells.
3rd Place Native American Style – Gourd emblished with Black Beans, White
Turkey Feathers, and Turquoise.
3rd Place Baskets – 30’ Gourd with a Deer Antler Handle and Painted Native
American Symbols.
Maria Isabel Aguilar
Creative Artist
San Antonio, Texas
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