How Do You Make A Mexican Gods Eye Collage?
The Ojo de Dios, or God’s Eye is a familiar art process most of us create in grade school. Popsicle sticks and colored yarn are used to create a woven hanging, but the inspiration for this process has a rich and interesting history. Thought to have originated with the Huichol Indians of Jalisco, this tradition would begin with the birth of a child. The father would weave the center diamond or “eye” and then an additional ray or segment would be created each year until the child was the age of five. This collage project takes this familiar form and gives it a modern twist that will result in a beautiful piece of artwork suitable for framing. You can use a variety of materials from art prints, Mexican road maps or tourism posters. I use prints from Mexican artist Simon Silva for my process, but you can use more easily accessible materials with the same great result. Paint the watercolor canvas black, using acrylic paints or spray paint. Let it dry completely. Create cardboard square temp
