Enrique
Badillo Aguilar
Punched Tin Work
Enrique Badillo Aguilar lives and works in the state of Guanajuato.
His lively imagination is evident in all the handmade whimsical folk art
tin items he creates from Day of the Dead mirrors to fat-lady Christmas
ornaments. His product line is so extensive, I wonder sometimes if he takes
time to sleep.
Without a doubt one
of the least known and most beautiful expressions of Mexican folk art is
hojalata (tin art work). Known by the people that work it as “the
noble metal” and others as “the poor man’s silver,”
tin has been shaped, stamped, punched and cut into a wide variety of artwork.
Mexican artisans have specialized in mixing different elements to create
unique works of art. The origins of punched metal seems to be lost in the
mists of time.
Enrique's whimsy and mastery of his
folkart craft earned him a guest spot on the Martha Stewart Show a year
ago, demonstrating how to make handmade punched tin napkin rings. Since
then, he is much sought after by galleries and tin collector's alike. All
his designs are original.
 Badillo's
work has been exhibited at the 2004 and 2005 Feria
Maestros del Arte art exhibition in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. He will
also be attending in 2006 for the November 10-12 show.
If you are interested
in purchasing some of Enrique's work, call Marianne Carlson at 011522 376
765 7485 or email mariannecarlson@gmail.com
(Our
thanks to Karen Henderson for the use of her photographs)
The Tin Work
of Enrique Badillo
TO ORDER email
Marianne Carlson with description and quantity of the item/s you are
interested in.
Prices do not
include shipping.
(Click
on photos to see enlargements)
Guirnaldas
- Decorations
Hang these whimsical guirnaldas
above your door or on your wall. |
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Catrina
36"W x 10"H
$30 |
Frida Kahlo
36"W x 12"H
$30 |
Modern
36"W
x 11"H
$30 |
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Angels
"Bendito sea mi hogar"
"Blessed is my home"
36"W x 12"H
$30 |
Day of the
Dead
"Juntos para Siempre"
"Together Always"
36"W x 12"H
$30 |
Gay Man
"Mi
Cama es Tu Cama"
"My Bed is Your Bed"
36"W x 11"H
$30 |
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Oak Leaves
"Mi Casa es Tu Casa"
"My Home is Your Home"
36"W x 14"H
$30 |
Swirl
"Mi Casa es Tu Casa"
"My Home is Your Home"
36"W x 14"H
$30 |
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Christmas
Ornaments |
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Catrina
Angel
6-1/8"H
x 3-1/2"W
$9 |
Naked Lady
5"H
x 2"W
$9 |
Chubby Angel
4-3/4"H
x 3-1/2"W
$9 |
Chubby Angel #2
5-1/2"H
x 4"W
$9 |
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Frog
6"H
x 5"W
$9 |
Cowboy
Angel
6"H
x 4"W
$9 |
Mermaid
6-1/2"H
x 5"W
$9 |
Mermaid #2
11"H
x 4"W
$9 |
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Drunk Man
5-1/2"H
x 3-1/2"W
$9 |
Frida Kahlo
6"H
x 4"W
$9 |
Lady Butterfly
6-3/4"H
x 5-1/2"W
$9 |
Pig Angel
4"H
x 4-1/2"W
$9 |
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Mirrors
The
mirrors can be used on the wall or they also have a metal prop which
can be opened to set the mirror on a flat surface. |
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Devil Mirror
11-1/4"H
x 5-1/4"W
$22 |
Frida Kahlo Mirror
11-1/4"H
x 5-1/4"W
$22 |
Gay Man Mirror
13"H
x 6-1/4"W
$22
The gay man's dress opens
to reveal the mirror. |
Heart Mirror
13-1/2"H
x 7-3/4"W
$18
(This mirror is wall only) |
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Mermaid
Mirror
Large
= 19"H x 14"W $25
Small = 12"H x 8-1/2"W
$22
You can select blond, brunette or redhead
(if you do not specify, the choice will be ours). |
Tin
Mirror
30"H
x 20-1/2"W
$80
This mirror looks terrific anywhere - I use mine in
the bathroom. It can be ordered in any colors - the mirror on the
left is shades of purple with red and yellow flowers - the mirror
on the right is a darkened tin.
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Miscellaneous |
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Nicho #1
$30
9-1/2"H x 6"W
The nicho door opens -
place a treasure inside
or use one of our
Christmas ornaments. |
Nicho #2
$30
9-1/2"H
x 6"W
The nicho door opens
-
place a treasure inside
or use one of our
Christmas ornaments. |
Day of the Dead Couple
$40
Each one is 14"H
x 7-1/2"W |
Frida Kahlo Coat Hanger
$36
__"H x __"W |
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Lizard
Large = 18"H x 32"W $50
Small = __"H x __"W
$30
Choose reds or turquoises
(if no color preference is given, we will make the choice) |
Arrow
$15
21"H x 3-3/4"W |
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