Joel
Garcia
Papier-mâché
Artist
Mexico
City,
Mexico
Joel
Garcia
is
a
papier-mâché
artist
from
Mexico
City.
His
work
has
been
featured
in
galleries
and
museums
throughout
Mexico
and
the
United
States.
Joel
(pronounced
"ho-el")
follows
a
centuries
old
tradition
of
creating
papier-mâché
figures
that
are
both
ceremonial
and
decorative.
He
has
apprenticed
with
the
late
Pedro Linares,
famous
for
his
Alebrijes
or
“whimsical
dragons”
—
and
the
creative
resurgence
of
papier-mâché
craft.
Joel’s
pieces
incorporate
a
variety
of
sculpture
techniques
that
include molds,
metal
wire
and
bamboo
armatures,
and
miniature
assemblages.
His
pieces
are
brightly
colored
with
acrylic
and
aniline
paints.
Like
many
Mexican
folk
artists,
he
draws
his
inspiration
from
many
sources.
His
playful
creations
incorporate
themes
from
nature,
religion,
historical
and
cultural
events.
He
is
most
famous
for
his
interpretation
of
characters
found
in
the
works
of
Jose
Guadalupe Posada,
Diego
Rivera
and
Frida Khalo.
His
colorful
muertos
adorn
many
an
altar
during
Day
of
the
Dead
festivities.
ARTIST
PRESENTATION
On
the
day
of
their
visit,
Joel
and
his
wife
Andrea,
will
demonstrate
how
to
build
a
three
dimensional
form
using
various
armature
techniques.
They
will
then
demonstrate
their
unique
painting
style,
and
explain
all
the
facets
involved
in
their
craft.
The
materials
and
techniques
are
quite
basic
and
it
is
hoped
students
will
follow
up
this
demonstration
by
creating
their
own
figures
with
either
their
classroom
teacher
or
art
teacher.
Hands
on
workshops
are
also
available
and
encouraged
if
scheduling
permits.
Throughout
the
day
students
will
have
the
opportunity
to
observe
the
various
phases
involved
in
making
the
figures.
This
includes
sculpting
and
painting.
A
display
of
crafts
used
in
the
Day
of
the
Dead
celebrations
will
also
be
exhibited.
Joel
and
Andrea
will
explain
some
of
the
customs
that
surround
this
unique
celebration.
A
video
portraying
scenes
from
life
in
Mexico
City
will
also
be
shown.
The
purpose
of
this
daylong
visit
is
to
expose
students
to
this
unique
country.
They
will
be
presented
with
many
facets
of
life
in
Mexico.
This
experience
will
allow
them
to
meet
and
talk
with
Mexican
craftsmen.
Emphasis
will
be
placed
on
the
use
of
artwork
in
different
aspects
of
life
in
Mexico;
in
religious
ritual,
traditional
ceremonies,
social
gathering
and
personal
expression.
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