2026 SCHEDULE
Friday, November 7, 1300 / 1:00 pm
Adán Pilicastro Alcázar, Jade Pilicastro
"Resurgimiento del jade Mesoamericano / The revival of Mesoamerican jade"
Adán Pilicastro Alcázar is part of a family that has become one of Mexico's most respected names in contemporary jade carving. Working from San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, he transforms one of the hardest stones in the world into sculptures and jewelry that reveal both technical precision and artistic sensitivity. Each piece begins with carefully selected jade and requires hours—often days—of cutting, grinding, polishing, and finishing by hand. Inspired by the history of jade in Mesoamerica while developing a distinctly contemporary style, the Pilicastro workshop has helped preserve this remarkable tradition for a new generation. Their work demonstrates not only exceptional craftsmanship but also a deep understanding of a material that has been treasured for thousands of years.
Saturday, November 8, 1400 / 2:00 pm
Carlos Ernesto Rosas Rivas (Glass)
"Arte en vidrio estirado. Manos de 5 generaciones / Stretched glass art. Passed through 5 generations of hands"
Carlos Ernesto Rosas Rivas is a Mexican artisan dedicated to the traditional art of stretched glass. Inspired by his grandfather’s workshop at La Ciudadela, he began experimenting with glass as a child and eventually transformed that curiosity into a lifelong profession.Today he works from Puerto Vallarta, where he leads a workshop producing intricate glass figures while also teaching new generations the craft. Through his work, he seeks to preserve a rare artistic tradition and share the beauty and discipline of handmade glass with audiences in Mexico and beyond.
Sunday, November 9, 1400 / 2:00 pm
Andrés Vidales Sánchez (volcanic stone)
"Labrando identidad. Demostración viva del molcajete artesanal de Turicuaro, Michoacán / Carving identity. A live demonstration of artisanal molcajete-making from Turicuaro, Michoacán"
Andrés Vidales Sánchez is a stone artisan specializing in volcanic stone carving, a craft he learned at an early age as part of a family tradition. As a third-generation artisan, his work focuses on creating molcajetes and metates—essential tools in traditional Mexican cooking. Through his practice, Andrés not only preserves techniques passed down from his father and grandfather, but also shares this knowledge with the next generation. His work reflects the continuity of a living tradition deeply rooted in both his community and his family’s cultural identity.