Pedro Carreño Ramirez is the fourth generation of artisans in his family. Since he was a child, his grandparents had been dedicated to folk art specifically to wood carving, so folk art always has been present in his life. Later Pedro studied engineering, which he paid for with his work in decorative painting folk art. When he graduated and started working in his profession, he realized that he did not like that world, and that he preferred to quit and dedicate himself to folk art. He realized that what he really loved was folk art and loved painting carved pieces. 

His town has not been recognized as a artisan town, though 80% of the community is dedicated to handicrafts. All their pieces are sold to resellers in towns near the city. So Pedro and his cousins decided to start looking for distributors and outlets in order to show their work. Through social networks they began to make themselves known, and they decided to take their crafts to another artistic level, presenting unique and unrepeatable collections. Popular art is very important in his life and though they know they have a long way to go, their goals very clear.

AWARDS
August 2022: honorable mention in the category painting on wood carving for FRIENDS OF OAXACA ART AND THE MUSEUM OF POPULAR
ART OF OAXACA
October 2024, Citibanamex recognition of young people with excellence
February 2025, First Place in Decorative
Painting, FRIENDS OF OAXACAN FOLK ART AND THE MUSEUM OF POPULAR ART OF OAXACA

ARTIST INFORMATION

Venustiano Carranza #6

San Dionisio, Ocotlán de Morelos,
Oaxaca 71526          

cel 95 1116 0332

pedro.alebrijemezcalero@gmail.com  

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