José Castro Leñero

(Rampa)
Acrylic on canvas and collage (linoleum and wooden object)
366 x 488 cm (144 x 192 in)

Biography

Born in Mexico City, 1953.

Studies:

1982-1983   Center for Research and Visual Experimentation, INBA, Mexico City.

1973-1979   Graphic Communication and Visual Arts, National School of Visual Arts, UNAM, Mexico City.

Individual Exhibitions (selection):

2009            Impressions, Museo Nacional de la Estampa, INBA, Mexico City.

2003            Obra Negra, Manuel Felguérez Gallery, UAM, Mexico City.

1992-93       La imagen encontrada, Museum of Modern Art, INBA, Mexico City.

1986            Crónicas paralelas, Otra Vez Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

1983            Trajectory, Carrillo Gil Art Museum, INBA, Mexico City.

1976            Drawing, San Carlos Academy, ENAP, UNAM, Mexico City.

Awards (selection):

2005            Honors, Art Fest, Mexico.

1999            Honors, October Salon, Omni Life Award, Mexico.

1996            Painting Award, VIII Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

1992            Painting Award, VI Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial, INBA, Mexico.

1984            Painting Award, IV National Encounter of Young Art, Aguascalientes, Mexico.

1981            Honors, I National Encounter of Young Art, Aguascalientes, Mexico.