The artist Tiznado created it in 1988. Purchased in a gallery in Oaxaca, Mexico that same year. It is a three dimensional painting consisting of painted wood paper and metal. Good condition no damage.
31” w x 39.5” h
Hello, this item is a mixed media assemblage titled Lo Malo y Lo Bueno, created by Tiznado in 1988 and purchased in Oaxaca, Mexico the same year. The work, measuring 31 x 39.5 inches, is a striking three-dimensional composition constructed from painted wood, paper, and metal. It features a surreal, symbolic scene of duality: an angelic figure restraining a demonic seated form over a bat-wing motif, all rendered in bold colors and theatrical realism. The arched format and tiled floor perspective heighten the visual impact, blending folk Catholic iconography with Mexican surrealist tendencies. The craftsmanship suggests strong links to postmodern Oaxacan aesthetics, deeply rooted in myth, morality, and satire.
Tiznado’s work remains largely under-documented, and as such, this piece holds value more as a rare example of regional 1980s Mexican contemporary art than as a blue-chip collectible. That said, the scale, execution, originality, and preservation (noted to be in good condition with no damage) contribute to its appeal among collectors of Latin American folk-surrealist or outsider art. Comparable works from contemporaneous artists in Oaxaca fetch between $1,000 and $2,500 USD in niche markets and Latin American art auctions.