the Artists
Luis Granda
Luis Granda, from Mexico City, is one of the leading artists in Mexico. He originally studied and practiced architecture before becoming a full time painter 25 years ago. His highly textural works in oil combine elements that are both figurative and abstract. His use of color is typically bold and the works are a product of his immense imagination and spontaneity. more
Raul Oscar Martinez
Martinez began drawing when he was a small child. After studying drawing and graphic design, he graduated as an architect. He lived and worked in Spain for a number of years before returning to Mexico. His figurative style possesses a classical quality with an interesting sense of mystery. His treatment of color and light is masterful. His work has been exhibited in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Cuba, Spain, France, Japan, and Denmark. more
Vladimir Cora
Mexican master Vladimir Cora from the state of Nayarit, Mexico, has painted professionally for nearly forty years. His early paintings caught the attention of such notable Mexican masters as Rufino Tamayo and Jose Luis Cuevas. His work in painting and sculpture has been inspired from his childhood experiences on the Pacific beaches of Novillero near his home. He has been widely exhibited throughout Mexico and the U.S. more
Edmundo Ocejo
Edmundo Ocejo, from Mexico City, practiced as a graphic designer before pursuing painting full time. This is evident in viewing the strong graphic quality of his work. Ocejo primarily works in the encaustic medium, using color pigments mixed with bees wax resulting in smooth lustrous surfaces. His compositions are often a combination of organic shapes and linear elements with various layers of complexity. more
