Happy Birthday Mariano Paredes!
Born in 1912, Mariano Paredes Limon was from Veracruz, but relocated to Mexico City in 1921, where he studied at San Carlos Academy. Paredes became an engraver and also focused his career on teaching. Francisco Goya and Georges Braque were influential. Although he came onto the art scene at the Mexican Revolution, his work was not politically focused. He created illustrations for books and publications. Paredes was a founder of
Taller de Grafica Popular, (People's Graphics Workshop) and a member of several art organizations.
Paredes played around with oils and watercolor but earned his reputation from his engravings. He studied woodcuts and engravings with Sokoi (Czech engraver). In addition to some Mexican nationalism images, his drawings and engravings were diverse, including landscapes, maternity images, country scenes, and still life.
He was the recipient of several awards, including the Engraving Prize from the First National Painting and Engraving Salon (1958)
Desbrozando (Ripping Out)
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