Well, it just gets weirder and weirder and I am more confused than normal. Obviously, I am shooting lots of artists these days and am drawn to those who work on the streets. So today, as I was on my way to the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sanchez Pascuas Mercado, I passed this gentleman who was painting in front of Santo Domingo.
We talked a while and I asked his name. He answered "Rodolfo Morales." I said, "No, verdad. That can't be true." He dug in his bag and came out with this as proof.
In case you don't know,
Rodolfo Morales and Rodolfo Nieto were two very famous Oaxacan painters. And here is Rodolfo Morales Nieto. I dunno, seems kinda..... strange.
I started down the street and then caught myself. I needed a better portrait so I went back. Here's what I got. He said that was his official look because people were out to get him, no, seriously, they wanted him dead. In their opinion, there could only be one Rodolfo Morales. Crazy, huh? So there his Facebook (tho I couldn't find him), his email and a gallery showing his work. One wonders doesn't one?
1 comment:
Always good to read your post,and the one with the artist and their work are very appelling for me!More news on the print scene in Oaxaca!!!
http://www.printeresting.org/2012/09/19/dispatch-from-mexico-maestro-olegario/#more-30000
You have a good day Christopher!!!
Antonin(Montreal)
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