César Carbajal is a third-generation Mexican artist renowned for his mastery of popotillo, a traditional Aztec straw art technique. This intricate method involves embedding dyed straw into warm beeswax to create vivid, textured images. Carbajal uses natural dyes extracted from plants and vegetables, often soaking the straw in agave juice (aguamiel), staying true to the traditions passed down through generations.

The weekend of April 26–27, 2025, in the City of Hampton, VA, was truly unforgettable, filled with a wide range of activities that...