The Mexican landscape painter, engraver and promoter was born on April 12, 1921 (yes I know today is the tenth!), in the rural village of Santa Rosa. He began painting landscapes as a young boy and studied at Escuela de Aire Libre de Pintura, in nearby Taxco,becoming the first student to become a professional artist from this school.The school was run by Japanese artist Tamaji Kitagawa and his influence can be seen in Guadarrama's paintings. One of the aims of the school was to provide art for the masses, encouraging students to sever from traditional academics.
Amador Guadarrama relocated to Mexico City where he lived and worked for the rest of his life. In addition to painting he also learned engraving, becoming a master. He was a writer, a promoter and a founder of several art organizations. When he entered the art scene in Mexico City in the '40's it was dominated by the Mexican muralist movement. Although he did relate to the aesthetics and style of the group, he did not support their politics. He believed, instead that art was meant to bring forward and express ideas and deep seated feelings and present this to the public.
Below I have chosen a Surrealist landscape to include.
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