{"product_id":"ofrenda-a-la-tierra-offering-to-the-earth-by-nicolas-de-jesus-mexican","title":"Ofrenda a la Tierra (Offering to the Earth) by Nicolas de Jesus, Guerrero","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfrenda a la Tierra (Offering to the Earth) \u003cbr\u003eby Nicolas de Jesus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGuerrero, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003enickel-plated acid etching on amate bark paper, hand-painted with aquatint, archival framing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e34.25” high x 10.5” wide (paper size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNicolas de Jesus (born December 6, 1960) is a Mexican artist from the Nahua region of Guerrero, Mexico. His work carries themes of Mexican rural life as well as politics and world events. The celebration Dia de los Muertos is a common subject in his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ede Jesús developed his art through his parents and his community of Ameyaltepec. Painting on amate (bark) paper is the preferred medium of expression of local traditions. His work reflects the spectrum of his experiences from his origins in a traditional Mexican Village, to his concern for preserving cultural identity. to the complex problems of Mexican immigrants, and the politics in Mexico and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eArt activist Felipe Ehrenberg started to teach Nicolás etching and other printing techniques. The young artist combined these new mediums with his already adopted traditional amate paper compositions. Many of these works feature whimsical, detailed characters with the perspective of great distances and close up views.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe reoccurring theme in the traditional Amayaltepec amate is everyday village life—its celebrations and beliefs. After moving to Chicago in the 1980s, de Jesús additionally started to depict urban life in the United States in the same manner. His \u003c\/span\u003ework reveals a deep political awareness such as transgenic agriculture, repression, migration and war. The artist recognizes the work of Mexican engraver Jose Guadalupe Posada as a major source of inspiration, both for the satirical aspects of his work and for his social engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ede Jesús’ work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions including the South Bend Museum of Art, IN, Neuberger Museum of Art, NY, and the Arlington Art Center, VA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintana Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52969193865327,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1813\/7073\/files\/CJQ25105_Ofrenda.jpg?v=1776553559","url":"https:\/\/quintanagalleries.com\/products\/ofrenda-a-la-tierra-offering-to-the-earth-by-nicolas-de-jesus-mexican","provider":"Quintana Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}