Artisano Profile – Castañeda Reyes

Family: Castañeda Reyes
Comunidad: Zapotec
Technique: Watercolors and Linoleum Block

Castañeda, originally from Oaxaca de Juárez, has been an artist for two years. She is self-taught, having sought training through workshops to deepen her understanding of the visual arts. Currently, she explores the use of color and texture through the fluidity of watercolor, blending themes of wild flora with personal experiences.
Reyes, also from Oaxaca, has a career spanning nine years. A graduate of the Intercultural University, he explores themes rooted in the worldview of indigenous communities and their development within their environment. His work reflects sociocultural proposals aimed at generating thoughtful reflection.