Goddess of the Maize Tree

In Goddess of the Maize Tree, Carlos Cerqueda brings ancient mythology to life with bold color and stylized form. Inspired by pre-Hispanic codices, this hand-painted work depicts a seated deity emerging from a flowering maize plant — a powerful visual rooted in agricultural symbolism and spiritual regeneration. With limbs intertwined with serpent-like foliage, the figure balances strength and fertility, captured in confident lines and traditional color palettes of green, red, yellow, and earth tones.
Unframed and signed by the artist, the piece invites collectors to interpret or frame it as they wish — whether as a focal point of cultural storytelling or a bold addition to a growing collection of Mexican fine art.