Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin
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Born | Muralist | February 11, 1922
Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin (born
Life
Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin was born in Santa María Tlacatecpac de San Bernardino Contla, Tlaxcala in 1922.[1] His artistic training began in his family's handcraft shop and then at the Academia de Bellas Artes de Puebla.[2] After traveling in various parts of Mexico and Europe to live and work, he returned permanently in Tlaxcala in 1957. The rest of his career was dedicated to painting the history and culture of his home state.[3]
He died of respiratory failure on September 14, 2007.[4] Before his death, he planned along with his daughter Citlalli to form a foundation named after him, with the aim of preserving his work and authenticate his artistic production. His daughter currently heads the organization whose activities include social and cultural events and research about the painter. The foundation sponsored an exhibit of his work in the United States in 2011.[5]
The mural at the State Government Palace in Tlaxcala
Hernández Xochitiotzin's most important work was the creation of the mural La historia de Tlaxcala y su contribución a lo mexicano (The history of Tlaxcala and its contribution to Mexican identity) inside the State Government Palace of Tlaxcala.
The mural is one of the most important cultural and tourist attractions of the state, bringing visitors from Mexico and abroad.[7] However, the mural work has been damaged due to the effects of humidity and time, with several sections visibly affected. These include El señor de los tlaxcaltecas, Ritual en honor al Dios Camaxtli, Sacrificio gladiatorio, del general Tlahuicole en Tenochtitlan and Deidad Tlaxcalteca, with the most severe damage at the main entrance to the building.[4]
Other work
Hernández Xochitiotzin's life's work including various drawing and
In addition to the mural at the State Government Palace, he also painted an important one at the municipal palace in
The research he did to prepare murals led him to become an expert on the history and culture of Tlaxcala, becoming a teacher and speaker at conferences.[2] He was the official historian of the city of Tlaxcala, investigating the history of the architecture of city in preparation for their naming as historic monuments in the 1970s and 1980s.[1]
Although without formal training, he did work as an architect. Projects including the remodeling of the Ocotlan Basilica, and the remodeling of the atriums of churches in
Other notable work includes the design of the municipal seal of
Artistry
He was part of the second generation of Mexican muralism movement and the last to use the fresco technique extensively.[3] Influences include José Guadalupe Posada, Agustín Arrieta, Francisco Goitia as well as Mexican muralists José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and especially Diego Rivera .[2] Recurrent themes in his work include history, landscapes, festivals, local customs, religion and rural life.[2] His most important work has themes related to the state of Tlaxcala and its history. His work tends to contain strong colors and realistic figures.[3]
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Discussions between Tlaxcaltecs and Hernán Cortés.
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Tlaxcaltec gets a Spanish province (1545)
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Destruction of the indian gods by the Spanish conquest.
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Carlota of Mexico
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Flower Wars Tlaxcaltecan warriors fighting against warrior from Texcoco, Cuauhtepec and Ocelotepec.
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Aboriginal merchants in the Tlaxcala market
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History of Mexico since its Independence
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin" (in Spanish). Mexico: Artes e Historia magazine. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Rafael Doniz. "Desiderio Hernández X., pintor de la historia de Tlaxcala" [Desiderio Hernández X., painter of the history of Tlaxcala] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Mexico Desconocido magazine. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Adriana Aurioles (December 17, 2007). "Exposición Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin" [Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin Exhibition]. El Sol de Puebla (in Spanish). Puebla. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Humedad deteriora los murales de Xochitiotzin" [Humidity deteriorates Xochitiotzin murals]. Milenio (in Spanish). Mexico City. October 2, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ Victor Hugo Varela Loyola (March 8, 2010). "Crean Fundación Desiderio Hernández" [Create Desiderio Hernández Foundation]. La Jornada Oriente (in Spanish). Puebla. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ a b c Alejandro Zenteno (August 13, 2000). "Un codice contemporaneo" [A contemporary codex]. Reforma (in Spanish). Mexico City. p. 8.
- ^ Maria Adriana Cabrera Haro (August 25, 2010). "En riesgo mural de Hernández Xochitiotzin en Tlaxcala" [Hernández Xochitiotzin mural at risk]. Milenio (in Spanish). Mexico City. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "Miembros Fundadores del Salón de la Plástica Mexicana" [Founding members of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana] (in Spanish). Mexico City: Salon de la Plástica Mexicana. Retrieved June 30, 2012.