About Marco Oviedo
Marco A. Oviedo is a visionary woodcarver/sculptor who lives and works in Chimayo, New Mexico. The piñon-juniper dotted foothills of historic Chimayo provide a backdrop for the traditional folk art and unique contemporary bronze sculpture that Marco produces. Since the early seventies he has interpreted New Mexico religious folk art styles and southwest designs in his creations.
As an eighth generation descendant of a family of woodworkers and woodcarvers who originated in Oviedo, the capital of the province of Asturias in Spain, Marco attributes his woodcarving skills to his grandfather. Marco is proud to carry the family tradition forward — involving the entire family in aspects of the production of his work.
Artwork
Oviedo Carvings & Bronze Gallery features traditional wood carving and unique southwest and contemporary bronze sculpture by Marco A. Oviedo.
WOOD CARVINGS
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WOOD CARVINGS
BRONZE SCULPTURE
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BRONZE SCULPTURES
TRADITIONAL SAINTS
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TRADITIONAL SAINTS
The Gallery
Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, about two miles from famous el Santuario de Chimayo, and about 35 minutes from Sante Fe, is the Oviedo Carvings & Bronze Gallery, It is located on a working ranch breeding of a heritage breed of donkeys (Centinela Mammoth Donkey Reserve). The ranch also houses the workshop and foundry for the bronze castings and wood carvings.
Visitors are welcome at a modern, hacienda style gallery that lies in the center of the property. The gallery displays much of Marco’s work which sometimes includes work by his sons. You can see at the glance the incredible diversity of Marco’s work, ranging from traditional Hispanic sculptures, to sculptures in tribute to the Native American culture, to whimsical and contemporary pieces. There is a selection in the gallery for any pocket book. Many people enjoy collecting the whimsically compelling “fetishes” that Marco created. Nearly all are under $100. Others enjoy the larger, coffee-table (or desk-top) display pieces which are also very affordably priced. All of Marco’s pieces, large and small, have the same high-quality craftsmanship and beautiful design.
The Oviedo Gallery is open daily from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM, otherwise by appointment. You may contact the gallery at (505) 351-2280 or (505) 690-1241.
Offering Classes, Seminars,Workshops
Featuring Renown Presenters and Teachers
Overlooking historic fruit orchards, a horse and donkey farm with a backdrop of Piñon-Juniper dotted hills, landscapes with wind and water eroded sandstone formations, and sacred snow capped mountain ranges on the east and west horizons is Centinela Ranch in Chimayo. Chimayo is a paradox in time, and the ranch is two miles from the “Lourdes of America,” El Santuario de Chimayo, only 35 miles north of Santa Fe.
We invite young and old alike to participate in Seasonal Art Classes taught by world renown artists in Painting, Sculpture, Pottery, Woodcarving, Photography and Music, Workshops in Traditional New Mexico Cooking, Traditional Food Preservation, Chimayo History and Culture Health, and Demonstrations and hands-on experience in Horsemanship and Donkey handling.
Workshops are two to three days, and include a small breakfast and lunch daily and a Ranch Barbecue one night. Dinner on your own two other nights. Accommodations are available with reservation at Hacienda Rancho de Chimayó or Casa Escondida, but for those wanting more simple accommodations there are three bedrooms with private baths available also on site.
