Josefina Aguilar

Who is Josefina Aguilar?

Josefina Aguilar is a Mexican folk artist from Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca. She is best known for her small clay figurines, called muñecas, an art form she learned from her mother. Aguilar uses red clay to create depictions of everyday village activities, religious and folkloric scenes, famous figures and special Day of the Dead statues. Collectors of her work include Nelson Rockefeller, who discovered her work on a trip to Oaxaca in 1975 as well as repeat visitors to Oaxaca, who come to see her latest work.