Born on December 27, 1912, Jose Jesus Francisco Zuniya Chavarria was a Costa Rican born painter and sculptor. His parents were both sculptors and he began learning from them at an early age, even working in his father's workshop. For a short time attended Escuela de Bellas Artes and then continued his study of German Expressionism and French sculptors, Aristide Maillol and Auguste Rodin on his own.
At just age 17, Zuniga began receiving recognition of his painting and sculpture, winning awards in Costa Rica and Mexico. He also taught at La Esmeralda and became a Mexican citizen in 1986, after living in the country for 50 years.
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Zuniga is considered perhaps the most important sculptor of the "Mexican political style". Pre-Hispanic work was a strong influence and traditional women represented maternity and family for the artist. His work is held in many public collections all over the world. Zuniga created over 35 public works. When he went blind toward the end of his life he began sculpting in terracotta.
Crouching Nude
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