Day of the Dead preparations have begun in Seattle

Fulgencio is gearing up for several community celebrations of Day of the Dead in Seattle. He is very excited to lead a team of artists and community members in the design and production of an installation for the 20th annual Day of the Dead At the Seattle Art Museum once again this year. The festivities at SAM will run from October 28th to November 6th, with a free evening reception on Friday, October 30th from 7-9 pm featuring live music from Banda Gozona, dancing, art activities and refreshments. For more information on hours or directions see: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/

Fulgencio at work on the 2014 installation at SAM. (Photo by Catherine Anstett)

Image of the finished 2014 installation at the Seattle Art Museum. Wooden sculpture designed and created by Fulgencio, sand painting was designed by Fulgencio and made by a team of artists and community volunteers, including students from Seattle's World School. (Photo by Catherine Anstett) 

Preparando nueva obra

La primavera, 100 x 80 cm, acrílico sobre tela 

Mercado en el río, 100 x 80 cm, acrílico sobre tela  

Fulgencio regresó, después de 3 meses en Oaxaca, lleno de energía para preparar sus siguientes proyectos, entre ellos varias exposiciones individuales en 2016. Se ven en sus nuevas telas una alegría.

Solo show in Seattle to open May 6th, 2015

Fulgencio will open his solo show at Baas Framing Studio, 2703 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA 98112 on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015, from 5 to 8 PM. He has been working on a series of small acrylics on plywood in his usual warm colors. With the tools for making woodblocks, he carves the plywood, then applies layers of paint in the relief surfaces. He has been experimenting with fire, as well, lighting the plywood briefly aflame to create blackened areas from the smoke.

Overall, it is an exciting time and we are confident you won't want to miss the show. The exhibit runs May 6th through June 20th. For more images and info see:www.baasframingstudio.com

OBRA RECIENTE

Fulgencio has been working hard, preparing for several shows this Spring. Stay tuned for the details. Pictured: Mercado de sueños, 63 x 120 cm, acrylic on canvas

Cantos en movimiento, 100 x 80 cm.

Los hilos de la esperanza, 63 x 120, on canvas, 2015

19th Anniversary Installation at Seattle Art Museum

Part of the crew installing the sculpture and sand painting designed by Fulgencio at the Seattle Art Museum. Photo by Catherine Anstett

Photo by Catherine Anstett

Photo by Catherine Anstett

A view of the finished installation. Photo by Catherine Anstett 

Fulgencio led a team of fellow artists, community volunteers and teens from Seattle World School to create an installation at the Seattle Art Museum to celebrate Day of the Dead. The exhibit will be on display through November 7th and can been seen during regular museum hours. On Thursday, October 30th there will be an opening event, Community Night Out, with live music by Banda Gozona, dancers from Grupo Cultural Oaxaqueno and tamales, of course. The event is free and open to the public. Here's the link. http://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/calendar/events?EventId=29235. Hope you will join us.

Remembering those who have passed away

Day of the Dead is approaching and Fulgencio is planning installations at the Seattle Art Museum (his 19th annual), at Tacoma Art Museum, at Mighty Tieton (in eastern Washington), at El Centro de la Raza, at Seattle Center, and several other local venues.

One of Fulgencio's drawings in preparation for the installation at the Tacoma Art Museum in celebration of the Day of the Dead

Here are the links:

Tacoma Art Museum's 10th Anniversary of Day of the Dead  http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/Page.aspx?nid=489

Seattle Art Museum 19th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
http://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/calendar/events?EventId=29235

Mighty Tieton http://mightytieton.com/

El Centro de la Raza http://www.elcentrodelaraza.org/events/event/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-exhibit-opening-november-1-2014/

Artwork by Jesus Mena for Seattle Center celebration

Seattle Center Festal Celebration http://seattlecenter.com/festal/detail.aspx?id=19

Fulgencio teams up to promote Binational Health Week

Fulgencio partnered with several national health organizations and the Consulate of Mexico in Seattle to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. He was honored to have his original acrylic, titled Triciclo, chosen for this binational campaign, as it will appear on posters and written materials throughout the US and Mexico during the next month or so.