"La Tienda" Limited Edition of One Print.

"La Tienda – A Moment of Stillness in Rural Mexico" In the small, sun-dappled town of Coronejo, Guanajuato, life moves at its own unhurried pace. The streets, lined with old buildings that have stood for generations, tell stories of simpler times, where the rhythm of daily life revolves around the community and its traditions. It is here, at the heart of this quiet town, that Chuck Jones captured a moment frozen in time—a scene that epitomizes the essence of rural Mexico in his platinum palladium print titled "La Tienda." This print, hand-watercolor toned by Suzanne Birrell, transports the viewer to a place where everyday life is both humble and profound. The arched façade of the corner store—or "tienda"—is a reminder of the many shops that have long served as the social and economic lifeline of small towns across Mexico. The old man, sitting in the shade of the doorway, his head bowed, and the man on the bicycle slowly making his way up the street, paint a picture of a world where tim