“Cuando mi pincel danza sobre el lienzo, busco que las texturas y los colores entonen un poema visual, una narrativa caleidoscópica que anide en lo más profundo de la esencia cultural, revelando reflejos de mis sueños y pensamientos entrelazados con las raíces mexicanas.”
“When my brush dances on the canvas, I seek for textures and colors to harmonize into a visual poem, a kaleidoscopic narrative that nests in the deepest essence of cultural identity, revealing reflections of my intertwined dreams and thoughts with Mexican roots.”
Welcome to our journey into the vibrant and captivating world of David Vasque, a native of San Miguel whose original artworks are among those displayed throughout Maison Mexique. Vazquez’s work naturally vaults viewers into an otherworldly universe of color, metaphor, and symbolism. His artistry embraces ancestral culture beliefs, values and identity. Each piece is a poetic reminder of the connections between humanity’s connection to both the natural elements and the spiritual world that surround us.
What sets Vasquez’s art apart is his ability to masterfully weave together elements of Mexican folk tales, stories, symbolism and mythology with modern interpretations and cubist arrangements. As a result, his pieces are both timeless and innovative and invite viewers to join him on a journey of introspection and discovery.
We at Maison Mexique experienced first-hand Vazquez’s creative process when we commissioned a painting that became the heart and soul of our intimate bar located just off our delightful courtyard. In envisioning what would eventually become the large (8’ x 5’) painting “Mayahuel” (named after the painting’s central figure who can be seen emerging out of a maguey plant) Vazquez recounted a captivating tale of forbidden love, tragedy and the origins of the agave plant. In folk tales and Aztec mythology, Mayahuel is depicted as the goddess associated with fertility, alcohol and the sacred plant she sits atop in Vazuez’s painting.
Mayahuel is also the mother of four hundred children (the Aztec name was Centzon Totochtin—literally 400 rabbits) to which she nursed with fermented maguey sap or pulque. Today, pulque from certain agave plants is used to produce both mezcal and tequila—making this painting a perfect fit within Maison Mexique’s bar.
An internet search uncovers countless variations of this tale—each providing a glimpse into the lives, beliefs systems and traditions of Mexican ancestors. Vazquez drew from these tales to blend colors, symbols, and mythology as only he can into a single work of art that introduces us to the tradition, culture and lore that surrounds the agave plant as we know it today.
David Vazquez’s artistic journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, culture, and connection. His work provokes thought and his exquisite use of colors and symbols illuminate the cultural tapestry that is San Miguel de Allende. If you are in San Miguel de Allende, you can see this piece and others on display at Maison Mexique. David Vasquez’s other works in progress can be seen at his studio located at Ascender Fine Arte, Hildago 112B. www.galeriaascender.com
About Maison Mexique. We are autochthonous – native where it arises. The hotel celebrates the culture, heritage, and nature of San Miguel and surrounding communities
