Guadalupe Maravilla’s retablo sculptures are a profound fusion of personal history, cultural heritage, and healing practices. Drawing from his experiences as an immigrant and cancer survivor, Maravilla’s work incorporates traditional Latin American retablos — devotional paintings offering thanks for divine intervention in difficult times.
His series, which began in 2019, is not only an artistic expression but also a means of creating micro-economies, as he collaborates with artisans like Daniel Vilchis, a fourth-generation retablo painter. These pieces often feature oil on tin and mixed mediums on wood, reflecting on themes of trauma, healing, and community support. Maravilla’s retablos are a testament to resilience and the power of art to encapsulate and transcend personal and collective struggles.
More info: Instagram, PPOW Gallery.
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (1)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-1.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (2)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-2.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (3)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-3.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (4)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-4.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (5)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-5.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (6)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-6.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (7)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-7.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (8)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-8.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (9)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-9.jpg)
![Faith And Healing, Mixed Media Sculptures That Reinterpret Traditional Retablos By Guadalupe Maravilla (10)](https://visualflood.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/faith-and-healing-mixed-media-sculptures-that-reinterpret-traditional-retablos-by-guadalupe-maravilla-10.jpg)