Dulce Pareja
Francisco Muñoz Tejeida
Painting - 70 x 125 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 49.2 x 0.4 inch
$778
Vigilantes II,
2024
Francisco Muñoz Tejeida
Painting : mixed media
35 x 62.5 x 1 cm 13.8 x 24.6 x 0.4 inch
$270
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Artwork location: Mexico
The Fusion of Ancestral and Contemporary in "Vigilantes II" by Francisco Muñoz Tejeida
A Journey Through Mexican Symbolism
Francisco Muñoz Tejeida is an artist whose work is deeply imbued with folkloric symbolism, following the legacy of prominent Mexican artists. His art spans various disciplines, including painting, printmaking, and sculpture, through which he seeks to capture the scents, flavors, textures, forms, and colors of an ancestral culture that refuses to fade away. In "Vigilantes II," a 2024 piece measuring 62.5 x 35.5 cm, he employs a mixed technique that reflects his commitment to Mexico's cultural richness, adapting traditional elements into a contemporary visual language.
"Vigilantes II": Symbolic Expressionism with a Mexican Soul
In "Vigilantes II," Muñoz Tejeida immerses us in a world where the ancestral and the modern converge. The piece features a vibrant use of yellow and orange, contrasted with black, creating a visual intensity that invites contemplation. The figures in the piece, framed by geometric shapes, appear as guardians of a Mexico that is in constant transformation. The characters convey autonomy and strength, while the fluid lines and textures reflect the warmth and vitality inherent in pre-Hispanic tradition. The visual interplay between abstract expressionism and figurative representation gives the work a unique energy, where abstraction is not only aesthetic but also emotional.
A Master of Tradition and Vanguard
Francisco Muñoz Tejeida's artistic trajectory is marked by influences from artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Francisco Toledo, and Manuel Felguérez, who also explored the dialogue between modern techniques and traditional Mexican elements. In his work, the influence of surrealism from Joan Miró and Wilfredo Lam is evident, with their focus on the subconscious and symbolic resonating in the dreamlike imagination that Muñoz Tejeida incorporates into his creations. Throughout his career, he has exhibited his work in Mexico, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Central America, consistently maintaining a deep connection to his cultural roots.
A Work That Transcends Time and Space
"Vigilantes II" encapsulates the essence of Francisco Muñoz Tejeida's art: the celebration of a culture that, far from being a relic of the past, remains alive and vibrant in his work. With a firm stroke and textures that translate Mexican reality, Muñoz Tejeida not only showcases the grandeur of his country but also reinterprets it from a contemporary perspective, avoiding superficial nationalism. His ability to combine the ancestral with the modern makes "Vigilantes II" a piece that transcends time, connecting the viewer with a history and culture that remains relevant.
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Presentation
Francisco Muñoz Tejeida is an artist born in Mexico City, whose education at the National School of Plastic Arts (ENAP) of UNAM, formerly known as the Academy of San Carlos, laid the foundation for his extensive career as a painter and printmaker. His trajectory is marked by a deep dedication to graphic artistic production at the Taller de Gráfica Popular (TGP), where he worked for many years and developed a unique and distinctive style.
Influences and Style
Muñoz Tejeida is a worthy representative of modern Mexican art, characterized by a vibrant and textured style that integrates influences from pre-Hispanic cultures. His work is filled with folkloric symbolism, following the legacy of great Mexican artists. The influence of masters such as Rufino Tamayo and Rodolfo Nieto, as well as colorists like Henri Matisse and draftsmen like Pablo Picasso and Egon Schiele, is evident in his work, creating a language that, while primitive, is full of indigenous expression and a deep connection to his cultural roots.
Commitment and Experimentation
From the beginning, Muñoz Tejeida has shown an unwavering commitment to the modern vision of art, striving to develop an artistic expression that reflects the cultural richness of Mexico. His painting, printmaking, and sculpture aim to capture the smells, flavors, textures, lines, shapes, and colors of an ancestral culture that refuses to disappear. This commitment is manifested in his experimental work, which combines abstract and expressionist elements without adhering to homogeneous styles, always maintaining a unique and personal identity.
Exhibitions and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Francisco Muñoz Tejeida has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions in the United States, Europe, Australia, Central America, and especially Mexico, gaining recognition for his ability to create universal images with the color and texture of a culturally rich homeland. His work can attract, impress, and unsettle diverse audiences, standing out for its expressive strength and its ability to generate significant cultural impact.
Technique and Creative Process
Muñoz Tejeida's work is distinguished by his technical experimentation, especially in the field of printmaking, a discipline he learned at the TGP under the guidance of masters such as José Álvarez Amaya, Alfredo Méreles, and Luis Garzón. His creative process is monolithic and totemic, seeking balance and constant vibration in his compositions, whether on canvases or plates. The choice of colors and textures, as well as the organization of themes in series, reflects a deep understanding of artistic language and a controlled emotional connection that brings life and passion to his work.
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