Source of Life
The 5 elements were combined on this piece to give life and hope. The Earth element is represented in part by the orange part of the jade and from it comes the Fire element represented by the carved flames. From the same Earth emerges a Snail carved in Blue Jade representing Water. Through the interaction of Water and Fire, lines emerge that represent Air. With all the elements combined, Life arises, represented by the Woman who, in a subtle smile, is pleased because Life always finds the way to prosper and to flourish.
Artist: DANTE LÓPEZ CASTILLO NÁJERA
Dante is a great jade connoisseur who was born in Sinaloa, Mexico. He moved to Cancún when he was 9 years old. There were no art schools back in that time, the city barely had a couple of elementary and middle schools. There was a bookstore where he was able to buy books of art and ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Greeks. His art is also inspired by sculptors like Rodin and great masters like DaVinci.
