By Sheila
With her usual consummate artistry and imagination, Erika Ulloa offers a prayer for peace in her depiction of the birth of the Christ Child changing soldiers from agents of war into bringers of aid and comfort. For me at least, this takes just another nativity scene in my collection to an instrument of contemplation and of motivation for working for social change. It is a true work of art, that changes the viewer.
I love this exquisitely crafted daily reminder in my home that our hands have been made to help hold the burdens, and our feet are made to walk in the footsteps of our fellow human beings with love and compassion.
By Daniel
This is one of the best sculptures I have ever purchased. The detail is truly amazing. It was a gift to my mom, and she loved it! I would highly recommend this item.
"I love crafting retablos, from shaping and painting to decorating them. As an artisan, I am a free and happy man."
"I was born in 1982 in the beautiful Peruvian province of Huamanga. This region is known for our our religious devotion and our colonial cities... read more
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