By melinda010100 on Skatehive
Todos Santos in Baja California Sur is one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos (Magic Towns). The town supports local artisans by making world class art accessible to everyone walking through the plaza with a display in this "Outdoor Gallery". This sculpture, by Benito Ortega, is a clever design of the "nothing goes to waste" mentality, turning scrap metal from old machinery or vehicles into something more elegant. This sculpture is a modern interpretation of a Sacred Heart (Sagrado Corazón), a deeply significant symbol in Mexican folk art and Catholic tradition. Traditionally, the Sacred Heart represents divine love and compassion. The silver wings symbolize transcendence, protection, and the soul. The building in the background is the Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. This mission was founded in 1733. The original structure didn't survive, and the current church was built in the mid-19th century and is the heart of the town's historic plaza. This piece is designed specifically as a "ph