The Annunciation
The Annunciation
San Miguel
San Miguel
La Madre Santisima De La Luz
La Madre Santisima De La Luz
San Isidro
San Isidro
Senora de Guadalupe
Senora de Guadalupe
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine of Siena
San Antonio
San Antonio
Sagrado Corazon – Sacred Heart
Sagrado Corazon – Sacred Heart
Nativity with Doors Open
Nativity with Doors Open
San Rafael
San Rafael
San Isidro
San Isidro
Altar
Altar
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nuestra Senora de la Fuencisla
Nuestra Senora de la Fuencisla
Crucifixion
Crucifixion
Santo Nino de Atocha
Santo Nino de Atocha
San Isidro
San Isidro
St. Michael
St. Michael
Nuestra Senora de Refugio
Nuestra Senora de Refugio
Gudalupe Story
Gudalupe Story

Retablos • Hide Paintings • Altar Screens • Bultos, Gesso Reliefs • Ramilletes • Illustrations

Nicolas has been practicing the tradition of Santo making for well over fifteen years. Apprenticed by master artists since the age of 16, his body of work has gained a significant reputation. Museums, churches and collectors include his work in their collections. The traditional methods including the production of natural pigments and hand carved panels are a constant in his studio. He has also created altar screens which are highly collectable. His work is shown in galleries and is featured in a variety of publications.

2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Depicting the Devine | Thursday, June 29 • 12pm • Encounter Stage

Santeros Ruben Gallegos and Nicolas Otero have trained in traditional methods for creating icons, altars, and religios objects in a New Mexico style dating back to the Spanish colonial period. Join Gallegos and Otero in a discussion about their creative processes, artistic training, and the significance of the sacred images they create.

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