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ArtWork Details
Metamorfosis del Cadejo by Navichoc is a powerful original artwork from the Legends series by Guatemalan artist Manuel Navichoc. This striking mixed-media piece combines Indian ink, watercolor, and gold leaf on cotton paper, bringing to life one of Central America's most enduring mythical creatures — the Cadejo.
The composition centers on a bat-like figure rendered through Navichoc's signature intricate linework. Layers of fine crosshatching and flowing organic lines build extraordinary depth across the surface, while deep crimson woven textures evoke the patterns of traditional Guatemalan textiles from the western highlands. Gold leaf crosses and a dark halo crown the creature, adding a sacred dimension that bridges folklore and contemporary art.
About the Series
Metamorfosis del Cadejo belongs to Navichoc's Legends series, where the artist reimagines figures from Guatemalan oral tradition through his distinctive visual language. The Cadejo — a supernatural guardian creature deeply rooted in the storytelling of Guatemala and Central America — is transformed here into a richly layered meditation on heritage, identity, and transformation.
Technique & Materials
This work is executed in mixed media: Indian ink, watercolor, and gold leaf on cotton paper. The combination of precise ink linework with luminous gold leaf and subtle watercolor washes creates a tension between control and spontaneity that defines Navichoc's practice.
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- Year: 2025
- Techniques: Mixed Media (Gold Leaf and Indian Ink) on Cotton Paper
- Size: 17cm x 24cm / 6.69" x 9.45"
17cm x 24cm / 6.69" x 9.45"
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About the Artist
Manuel Navichoc
Manuel was born on May 20, 1992, in San Pedro La Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala. He began his art studies at the National School of Fine Arts (ENAP) "Rafael Rodríguez Padilla," graduating as an Art Specialist in 2011. At the Higher School of Art of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (USAC), he com... Learn more