Hace aproximadamente un año la produccion de una película de Netflix nos compró varios exvotos para usarlos como decoracion en el set de la película "The Life List" y por fin la estrenaron el pasado 28 de Marzo. Es muy satisfactorio saber que nuestro trabajo ya forma parte del septimo arte! Gracias Lisa Myers Production Design, por hacer esto posible! Si gustan verla se llama "Mi lista de Deseos" y actualmente se encuentra No. 1 en México.
lunes, 31 de marzo de 2025
THE LIFE LIST MOVIE
Hace aproximadamente un año la produccion de una película de Netflix nos compró varios exvotos para usarlos como decoracion en el set de la película "The Life List" y por fin la estrenaron el pasado 28 de Marzo. Es muy satisfactorio saber que nuestro trabajo ya forma parte del septimo arte! Gracias Lisa Myers Production Design, por hacer esto posible! Si gustan verla se llama "Mi lista de Deseos" y actualmente se encuentra No. 1 en México.
domingo, 30 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO AL SEÑOR DE CHALMA
EX-VOTO TO SANTO SEÑOR DE CHALMA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
Iba por la carretera en mi bicicleta pues me gusta hacer ejercicio por las noches, cuando de repente vi una luz muy extraña en el cielo y por curioso la seguí y enorme fué mi sorpresa al descubrir que era una nave espacial. Agradezco infinitamente al Santo Señor de Chalma de que pude esconderme detrás de unos arbustos y así no me vieron los marcianos que andaban por ahí. Raúl Godinez. Tepoztlán, Morelos.
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I was riding my bike down the road, as I like to exercise at night, when I suddenly saw a very strange light in the sky. Out of curiosity, I followed it and was extremely surprised to discover it was a spaceship. I am infinitely grateful to the Holy Lord of Chalma that I was able to hide behind some bushes so the Martians who were wandering around didn't see me. Raúl Godinez. Tepoztlán, Morelos.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN PATRICIO
EX-VOTO TO SAN PATRICIO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
Me gusta la modernidad y las comodidades que ofrecen las nuevas tecnologías, así que seguramente en un tiempo, estaré a la moda y me compraré un robot para que me ayude en la casa. Le pido a San Patricio con este exvoto de que no me vaya nunca a pasar como en las películas de que las máquinas se vuelvan tan inteligentes que se rebelen contra los humanos. Cristina R. México.
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I like modernity and the conveniences offered by new technologies, so I'm sure I'll be fashionable someday and buy a robot to help me around the house. With this exvoto, I pray to Saint Patrick that I never experience what happens to me like in the movies: machines become so intelligent that they rebel against humans. Cristina R. Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
sábado, 29 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
EX-VOTO TO VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
De todo corazón damos las gracias a la Virgencita de Guadalupe por acompañarnos mientras cruzábamos la frontera mi hermanito y yo, ya que queríamos volver a ver a nuestra mamá que hace años se fué a los Estados Unidos a trabajar, dejándonos con nuestra abuelita. Ahora, gracias a su divina misericordia, sobrevivimos al desierto y pudimos reencontrarnos con mamá. Teodoro y Jacinto Ríos. Sonora, México.
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From the bottom of our hearts, we thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for accompanying us as my little brother and I crossed the border. We wanted to see our mother again. Years ago, she left us with our grandmother to work in the United States. Now, thanks to her divine mercy, we survived the desert and were able to reunite with our mother. Teodoro and Jacinto Ríos. Sonora, Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
sábado, 22 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN ANTONIO ABAD
EX-VOTO TO SAN BENITO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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Florencio Dominguez overindulged in mezcal and became so drunk that he fell asleep in the woods. Around midnight, he was awakened by wailing, and he saw, terrified, that "La Llorona" was standing before him. He gives this humble little altarpiece to Saint Benedict the Abbot, which allowed him to escape safely, and he promises never to drink again. Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
miércoles, 19 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SANTIAGO APÓSTOL
EX-VOTO TO SANTIAGO APÓSTOL PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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As a promise, I offer this little altar with great fervor to Santiago Apóstol for granting me the miracle of being able to win my first mask-versus-mask match against the experienced heel wrestler "Alacrán Rojo," as it was the most important match of my career, earning me the applause and respect of the public. "The Great Chameleon."
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
lunes, 17 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
EX-VOTO TO VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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I dedicate this simple little altarpiece to the Virgin of Guadalupe in gratitude for my son Valente's dedication to the art of charrería and his ability to wield the rope, which fills me with pride. Margarito García, Zapopan, Jalisco.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
miércoles, 12 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO AL SANTO NIÑO DE ATOCHA
EX-VOTO TO SANTO NIÑO DE ATOCHA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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Wanting to impress my neighbor, whom I really liked, I climbed a tree to get her cat off, which had climbed up, not remembering that I have a phobia of heights. I thank the Holy Child of Atocha that the firefighters came to rescue me, since I couldn't even move due to fear, and even the cat had already climbed down, making me feel extremely embarrassed in front of everyone and the girl. I promise not to act brave again so as not to make a fool of myself. Benito Segura. Morelia, Michoacán.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS
EX-VOTO TO SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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I dedicate this simple ex-voto to Saint Francis of Assisi, fervently asking that the Axolotl, which is in danger of extinction, not disappear. This species of amphibian, endemic to Mexico, is in serious danger due to pollution and the loss of its natural habitat. Xochimilco, Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
viernes, 7 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A JESUS NAZARENO
EX-VOTO TO JESUS NAZARENO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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With this simple altarpiece I give due thanks to Jesus of Nazareth for allowing me to interpret Our Lord Jesus Christ this year in the representation of his passion in the Via Crucis of Iztapalapa. For me it was a great honor since in previous years I had been chosen to interpret the Roman soldiers and apostles. Iztapalapa, CDMX.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
martes, 4 de marzo de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A LA VIRGEN DE JUQUILA
EX-VOTO TO VIRGEN DE JUQUILA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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Delfina Rosales dedicates this altarpiece with deep gratitude to the Virgin of Juquila for granting her dream of participating in the Guelaguetza festival dancing with her friends the famous and colorful "Dance of the Pineapple Flower", since she is excited to be part of such an important and beautiful tradition. Oaxaca.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
miércoles, 26 de febrero de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN PASCUAL BAILON
EX-VOTO TO SAN PASCUAL BAILON PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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I fell in love and married a Mexican and went to live in Mexico. Although I like Mexican food, I didn't know how to cook it, so I prayed to Saint Pascual Bailón, patron saint of cooks, and thanks to his divine help, all my Mexican stews and dishes are delicious now, since my poor Braulio was always eating hot dogs and hamburgers. For this I thank him with this ex-voto. Emily Davis.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
domingo, 16 de febrero de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN PEDRO
EX-VOTO TO SAN PEDRO PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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A terrible storm caught me in the ocean and destroyed my little boat, so I was left adrift and alone at sea. Several days passed and I was very afraid of dying, so I entrusted myself with all my faith to Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, so that he would rescue me. I give him infinite thanks that a fishing boat rescued me, because I was about to be eaten by several sharks that were stalking me. Blessed be. Leoncio Torres. Baja California, Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA
EX-VOTO TO SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA HAND PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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I thank Saint Anthony of Padua for granting me the miracle that Romualdo Reyes has noticed me, since he is the most handsome boy in town and he even asked my father for my hand to marry us and, despite the envy that the town girls have of me, our love is still very great, which is why I dedicate this altarpiece to her with great devotion. Columba Zaragoza. Zacatecas.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches
jueves, 13 de febrero de 2025
EXVOTO DEDICADO A SANTA BÁRBARA
EX-VOTO TO SANTA BÁRBARA PAINTED ON TIN WITH THE FOLLOWING LEGEND:
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Demetrio Hernandez, working as a referee in a championship fight, was knocked out by mistake by the American boxer "Kid Johnson." With this little altarpiece, he fervently thanks Santa Barbara for only knocking out two of his front teeth and for not having any serious injuries from the blow he received. He returned to work some time later. Tijuana, Mexico.
Precio: $500 pesos
Price: 28USD
Size: 7 1/2 X 11 inches