In 1951, painter and sculptor Vladimir Cora was born in Acoponeta, Nayarit and lives in Nayarit still. His last name comes from the Cora people, native to the Nayarit area. Originally he wanted to be a musician, being fascinated with Carlos Santana, but turned instead to art around the age of fifteen after seeing a Monet painting on the cover of a magazine. He did receive some formal training, but much of his success has been from his own strong will and struggle. He traveled around to Tijuana, Mexico City and Mazatlan learning various techniques in search of his own style.
His work is primarily painting, sculpture and mixed media. It is described as "neo-figurative", expressionistic and spontaneous, influenced by Rufino Tamayo. He normally works in series, based on a theme (flowers, fruit, nude women and the Twelve Apostles are common themes).
Cora is rather reclusive and private. An aviary provides an outlet for his birding interest. He is married with three children.
Vladimir_Amador_Jazzamoart, Sin título 2, 2013, mixta sobre tela, 100 x 80 cm
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