Azteca de Gyves facts for kids
Azteca de Gyves, born on February 16, 1963, is a talented artist from Mexico. She comes from Juchitán de Zaragoza in Oaxaca, a state known for its rich culture. Azteca is part of the Zapotec people, an ancient indigenous group. She is one of only two well-known female artists from her city. Her artwork has been shown in many places around the world, including Mexico, Brazil, the United States, and Japan. Since 1998, she has been a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, a group for important Mexican artists.
About Azteca de Gyves
Azteca de Gyves was born in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, on February 16, 1963. Her family has Zapotec roots, connecting her to the long history of indigenous people in Mexico. Her father, Leopoldo de Gyves, was a leader in a local group that helped workers, farmers, and students.
Azteca first studied sociology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Later, she followed her passion for art. From 1991 to 1995, she studied painting at the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking "La Esmeralda."
She is recognized as one of the two most important female painters in Juchitán, alongside Natividad Amador.
Her Art Career
Azteca de Gyves has shown her art in many places. Her solo exhibitions include "Zoología en Azul" in Mexico City in 1998. She also had "Ancestros" in Oaxaca in 2000 and "Serie Marina" in Oaxaca that same year. Other shows were "Naturaleza Nuestra" in Oaxaca in 2001. In Monterrey, she presented "De Paseo con la Muerte" in 2006 and "Viaje a Mitla" in 2007.
Her art has traveled far beyond Mexico. She has participated in group exhibitions in France, Spain, Japan, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Brazil. Within Mexico, her work has been displayed in cities like Mexico City, Guerrero, Yucatán, Monterrey, and Oaxaca.
In 2007, she was part of a special art project. It was called "Graphic folder commemorating the life and work of Don Benito Juárez García." This exhibition traveled to various places in Mexico. It was also shown in Spain, the United States, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, and Peru. In 2002, Azteca donated some of her artworks to the University of Paraiba in Brazil. This was part of a cultural exchange program between Mexico and Brazil.
Azteca's art often shows her deep connection to Oaxaca and her Zapotec heritage. One of her art series was called "La geometría y la greca." This series focused on the use of fretwork designs. Fretwork is a pattern of lines that cross and connect. These designs are common in ancient Mesoamerican buildings and textiles.
Mesoamerican fretwork was also important in her 2012 exhibition. This show was called "Huevos al gusto" (Eggs to order). It featured decorated eggshells and sculptures shaped like eggs. The exhibit also included paintings where eggs represented life itself.
Azteca de Gyves has been a member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana since 1998. This is a special group that recognizes important Mexican artists.
See also
In Spanish: Azteca de Gyves para niños
