Pablo Paredes
Pablo Paredes is a ceramic artist from Tlaquepaque, Mexico. He comes from a family of artisans famous for their traditional figures depicting Mexican rural village life. The region where he lives, in the state of Jalisco, is known for a variety of ceramic styles that are produced using the techniques passed down from generations within craft families.
Pablo works with his family members following techniques used to create the ancient art of the Olmec and Aztec civilizations. Their art highlights the progress of ceramic sculpture from ancient times to present day folk art traditions which feature their famous figurines. Pablo is a multiple winner of national craft competitions sponsored by FONART, Mexico’s national folk art foundation. His nacimientos (Nativity figures) are part of the permanent collection at the Basilica de la Virgin de Guadalupe in Mexico City. Pablo has toured throughout Mexico, Spain and the United States in exhibitions that feature contemporary and traditional crafts from Jalisco, Mexico. In addition to his skill as an artist, Pablo is the Tlaquepaque craft coordinator for Sister Cities International.
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