This lovely turkey woodcarving is more than a sculpture; it’s a canvas for María Jiménez’s signature painting voice. The intricate surface speaks unmistakably of María’s hand. From each feather to the tail undertones, her decorative rhythm flows with measured grace.
María envelops the form in patterns that echo gardens in full bloom: spirals, floral medallions, symmetrical waves, and dot-work that recall butterfly wings dancing across petals. Even the underside, which most overlook, is infused with bold, contrasting tones, demonstrating her belief that every part of a piece deserves care.
In her studio life, María balances art with nature, letting everyday observations, such as the flutter of leaves, birds in flight, and patterns in bark, inspire her palette and motifs. This turkey is, in that way, a living echo of her world, translated into painted wood: celebratory, refined, and deeply connected to the land and lineage she draws from.
