Born today in 1960, this artist/artisan is known for creating colonial style religious works. The eighth child, born to sculptor Jose Parra Villlalpando, studied business administration at University of Guadalajara. Basically a self-taught artist, he owns two shops, one dedicated to his own work. In addition he has distributed his work to hotels, haciendas and restaurants.
Each of his creations are made utilizing the colonial methods and materials whenever possible. He cures his own wood for carving, uses clay, egg yolks, dirt and even makes his own glue from rabbit collagen, giving each work an individual and unique character. He is also expert at estofado, or covering wood with plaster, creating a surface to be painted.
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