Painter/printmaker, Francisco Corzas was born today, October 4, in 1936. Although his family was poverty stricken, he chose to study art and was even able to study for a time in Europe. When he returned to Mexico, he became associated with the Generacion de la Ruptura; the generation of artists who rebelled against the politics and ideals of the Muralist Movement. He worked constantly, especially toward the end of his life, completing nearly 1500 canvases, and if it weren't for his early death at 47, would surely have had many more.
His style falls sort of between Impressionism and Expresssionism. His favored themes were sensual nudes and "portraits" however he did not use models, instead came up with the figures from his imagination. His vague images and forms often in orange and gold tones, lend a mysterious air to the paintings. His own facial features often appear in his work, as do various animals: owls, bulls, cats and horses.
Corzas had many exhibits of his work not only in Mexico but in several other countries as well. His work is held in private collections as well as in museums both in Mexico and abroad. He was recognized with a retrospective some 15 years after his death.
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