Cristo Escamilla: Dog Wire Art Luxury folk art An ex voto is a

An ex voto is a small devotional painting made to fulfill a vow of gratitude

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Its towering form and serene presence represent the ability to see the bigger picture and navigate life with grace and intention

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Cristo Escamilla: Dog Wire Art Luxury folk art An ex voto is aThis is a remarkably expressive little sculpture by Cristo Escamilla, a lean, elegant sighthound (think greyhound or galgo) rendered entirely in fine magnet copper wire. The piece captures the dog alert and upright, its long neck stretched forward, mouth slightly open, and completely at ease. The technique is what makes this so special. Cristo works with very fine copper wire, building up volume by looping and coiling it back on itself repeatedly,