Angélica Carrasco facts for kids
Angelica Carrasco (born January 11, 1967) is a talented Mexican graphic artist. She is known for being a pioneer in creating very large prints in Mexico. Her art often explores strong emotions and is sometimes called "abstract neo-expressionism" because it shows feelings and ideas rather than realistic scenes.
Angelica has spent much of her career teaching art and helping to promote the graphic arts. Her important contributions have been recognized with memberships in prestigious groups like the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana and the Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte.
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Life and Education
Angelica Carrasco was born in Mexico City on January 11, 1967, and she still lives there today.
She began her formal art studies in high school with the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura. Later, she earned her bachelor's degree in graphic arts from the Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado "La Esmeralda". She also took special courses at the Academy of San Carlos to learn more about black-and-white and color printmaking.
Her home is also her art studio. The walls are often covered with her newest artworks. A large table is usually full of projects she's working on, along with books and other items that give her ideas.
Art Career and Contributions
Angelica Carrasco has shown her artwork in many important exhibitions. Some of her most notable shows include "Itinerario Gráfico 1987-2003" and "Huecograbado Monumental" in 2005. She has also exhibited at the Museo de la Estampa in Toluca (2000) and the José María Velasco Gallery in Mexico City (2012).
Since 1995, Angelica has been a member of the California Society of Printmakers. This group helps her show her art in North America and Europe.
Teaching and Promoting Art
A big part of Angelica's career is dedicated to teaching and promoting the arts, especially graphic arts. She has helped create art programs for college students. She has also developed special courses and workshops with important institutions like the Instituto Nacional de las Bellas Artes y Literatura.
She has taught many classes, workshops, and given talks across Mexico. Her efforts help new artists learn and grow.
Awards and Collections
Angelica Carrasco's work has earned her recognition. She is a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana and the Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte. These are important honors for artists in Mexico.
She has also served as a judge and mentor for art programs. For example, she was a judge at the first Ángel Zárraga Biennale in Durango.
Her artworks are part of many private and public collections. You can find her pieces in places like the Museo Nacional de la Estampa in Mexico City. Her art is also in the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce in Michoacán and the Casa de las Américas in Havana.
Artistic Style and Techniques
Angelica Carrasco's art is often described as abstract neo-expressionism. This means her work focuses on expressing emotions and ideas through shapes, colors, and textures, rather than showing things exactly as they look.
She is a pioneer in Mexico for creating very large graphic artworks. Some of her prints can be one to two meters long! She uses various techniques like etching, dry point, and aquatint. She also uses what she calls "hybrid graphics," which combine different methods, such as photo-lithography.
Unusual Tools and Themes
Angelica is known for using unusual tools in her printmaking. She might use rags with different textures, rubber balls made for dogs, kitchen strainers, or even pieces of ceramics. These tools help her create unique effects in her art.
A common theme in her work is exploring important social issues and strong feelings. Angelica studies graphic techniques from a historical perspective. She especially looks at the history of Mexican art and graphics. This can be seen in her series Desde el estudio interior 12, which includes images inspired by ancient Mexican art.
In 2012, she created a series called Un despiadado país de la Maravillas. This collection was based on the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland, but with her own unique artistic twist.
See also
In Spanish: Angélica Carrasco para niños
