Laura Elenes facts for kids

Laura Elenes (1933–2005) was a talented Mexican artist. She was known for her paintings, sculptures, and prints. Her amazing work earned her a spot in the important Salón de la Plástica Mexicana. After she passed away, many tributes were held in Mexico and other countries to honor her art.

Laura Elenes's Art Journey

Laura Elenes was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico. She studied both art and industrial design. For 23 years, she taught at the Centro de Investigaciones de Diseño Industrial. This center is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). She also spent time researching old pre-Hispanic writings.

Exhibitions and Collaborations

Her art career lasted from 1970 to 2005. During this time, she worked with famous artists. These included Juan O’Gorman, Jorge González Camarena, and Raúl Anguiano. Laura Elenes had more than 50 solo art shows. She also took part in over 100 group exhibitions. These shows happened both in Mexico and around the world.

Important exhibitions in Mexico included places like the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros. Her art was also shown at the Academy of San Carlos and the National Print Museum. Her work traveled to countries like Japan, the United States, Spain, and Italy.

Where to See Her Art

You can find Laura Elenes's art in several permanent collections. These include the Museo de la Mujer in Mexico City. Her work is also at the Fundación Cultural Banamex. The Pinacotheca of Nuevo León state also has her pieces. Even the Humor Museum in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, displays her art.

Laura Elenes was also active in artist groups. She was part of the Sociedad Mexicana de Autores de Artes Plásticas (SOMAAP). For 16 years, she directed the Global Culture Center Mexico.

Laura Elenes's Unique Art Style

Laura Elenes created both abstract and figurative art. Abstract art uses shapes and colors, not real objects. Figurative art shows things that look real. Her art style used patterns and shapes. She often used materials and ideas from ancient pre-Hispanic cultures.

Materials and Inspiration

Her artworks often mixed soft and hard materials. She liked to use loose fabric, thread, and string. Nadja Betrón, an author, said Elenes wanted to create modern Mexican designs. These designs were not just traditional folk art.

One of her last big projects was called El Largo Viaje desde el Rabinal (2002). This project included paintings, sculptures, and prints. It was inspired by an ancient Mayan story called El Varón del Rabinal. She blended old Mayan ideas with new art styles. Sometimes, she signed her artwork with a different name.

Honoring Laura Elenes's Legacy

In 2008, Nadja Betrón wrote a book about Laura Elenes. The book is called Entre Hilos y Cuerdas. This title means "Between Threads and Ropes." It refers to the materials Elenes used in her art. The book shares her personal writings, articles, and photos.

Tributes and Retrospectives

In 2009, the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana held a special show. It featured 50 of her artworks. The book about her was also presented there. A similar event happened in 2010 at the Anagma Gallery in Madrid. That same year, the Mexican Embassy in Colombia held a tribute for her. This event took place in Bogota.

See also

In Spanish: Laura Elenes para niños