Andrés Curruchich (full name Andrés Curruchich Cúmez, sometimes called "Andrew") was born in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala on January 19, 1891.[1] He was a Guatemalannaïve painter of the Kaqchikel people from the Kaqchikel town of San Juan Comalapa. Andrés Curruchich is considered the first and most important of the naïve painters of San Juan Comalapa. He is considered one the first Maya painters[2] and the founder of Guatemalan folk art.[3] He began to paint in the 1920s as a means to try to earn extra money.[1] In the 1930s and 1940s, he was invited to exhibit his works in various festivals and fairs in Guatemala. By 1950, his work was known in Guatemala City, and at this time he began to paint in oils on canvas. During the 1950s he exhibited in Guatemala City and at various galleries in the United States. Curruchich's works were primarily known for showcasing the lives and rituals of indigenous Guatemalans through a realistic lens.[4] His paintings also documented the customs, lifestyles, and scenes from daily life of the people in San Juan Comalapa and surrounding villages. He showcases the variety of clothing used by the people in events from everyday life to even clothing saved for special occasions, such as festivals. He died in 1969, in San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala.[5]
Andrés Curruchich spawned a colony of Kaqchikel painters in San Juan Comalapa, which has become a centre for Mayan naïve art in Guatemala. Some 500 artists work in the town, many of them trained by Curruchich.
Andres Curruchich would go on to train his granddaughters, María Elena Curruchiche and Rosa Elena, as well as other artists such as Paula Nicho Cumez and Oscar Peren.[1]
Artworksedit
Muchachas Carriando Agua, 1963, oil on canvas
Curruchich depicts woman from San Juan Comalapa getting water from the fountain. This painting shows how Curruchich viewed woman in his community.[4]
Plaza de Comalapa Venden Camaron n.d. oil painting on canvas
Features a man sitting under a tree, selling dried shrimp with a scale in hand. Surrounding him are woman, four of them dressed in the same colorful clothing, while another one behind them wears more dull clothing along with a basket or back behind them on their back. Behind the man there is more shrimp.[5]
Fiesta de San Juan n.d. oil on canvas
It features three men trying to bullfight a bull, one with a donkey mask on. Behind the bull there a persona falling and a man sitting in defeat on the bull's side. There is a water fountain in the arena, meanwhile the outside/seating area of the arena is filled with people watching the men in the middle fight the bull.[5]
Select exhibitionsedit
In 1958, Curruchich's work was presented in San Francisco, California and in New York, New York in the show Village Life in Guatemala.[5]
Collectionsedit
In the 1950s, Curruchich's work was featured in Guatemala City and in galleries in the United States, such as “El Museo del Barrio” in New York. There is a permanent collection of Curruchich's work at the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing in the Guatemala City.[1]
Honors and awardsedit
In 1960, Curruchich was awarded the Order of the Quetzal by the Guatemala government for his contributions to the nation.[1][5]
Referencesedit
^ abcdeAmerica, Author Indigenous (2021-08-21). "FEBRUARY 18, 1969". Indigenous America Calendar. Retrieved 2024-05-05. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
^Knoke de Arathoon, Barbara and Rosario Mirablés De Polanco (1969). Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena= The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress [The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress] (in English and Spanish). Datatèxtil (published February 18, 1969). p. 58.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
^Fry, Michael F.. Historical Dictionary of Guatemala. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2018.
^ abCrown, Carol, and Cheryl Rivers. The Narrative Textile. 2018.
^ abcde"2. Andrés Curruchich". EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
Arte y Literatura de Guatemala: Andrés Curruchich
Book about Andrés Curruchich's work
Spanish language blog about naïve art in Guatemala
Article about Paula Nicho Cumes
Article about María Elena Curruchiche
Crown, Carol, and Cheryl Rivers. The Narrative Textile. 2018.
Fry, Michael F.. Historical Dictionary of Guatemala. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2018.
Knoke de Arathoon, Barbara, and Rosario Miralbés de Polanco. Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena= The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress. Datatèxtil 11 (2004): 50-61.
Moura, Rodrigo. 2. Andrés Curruchich. EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO. September 10, 2020. https://popularpainters-elmuseo.org/2-7-andres-curruchich/.
January 01, 1970
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Andres Curruchich full name Andres Curruchich Cumez sometimes called Andrew was born in San Juan Comalapa Guatemala on January 19 1891 1 He was a Guatemalan naive painter of the Kaqchikel people from the Kaqchikel town of San Juan Comalapa Andres Curruchich is considered the first and most important of the naive painters of San Juan Comalapa He is considered one the first Maya painters 2 and the founder of Guatemalan folk art 3 He began to paint in the 1920s as a means to try to earn extra money 1 In the 1930s and 1940s he was invited to exhibit his works in various festivals and fairs in Guatemala By 1950 his work was known in Guatemala City and at this time he began to paint in oils on canvas During the 1950s he exhibited in Guatemala City and at various galleries in the United States Curruchich s works were primarily known for showcasing the lives and rituals of indigenous Guatemalans through a realistic lens 4 His paintings also documented the customs lifestyles and scenes from daily life of the people in San Juan Comalapa and surrounding villages He showcases the variety of clothing used by the people in events from everyday life to even clothing saved for special occasions such as festivals He died in 1969 in San Juan Comalapa Guatemala 5 There is a permanent exhibition of his work at the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing in Guatemala City Andres Curruchich spawned a colony of Kaqchikel painters in San Juan Comalapa which has become a centre for Mayan naive art in Guatemala Some 500 artists work in the town many of them trained by Curruchich Contents 1 Education 2 Artworks 3 Select exhibitions 4 Collections 5 Honors and awards 6 ReferencesEducation editAndres Curruchich would go on to train his granddaughters Maria Elena Curruchiche and Rosa Elena as well as other artists such as Paula Nicho Cumez and Oscar Peren 1 Artworks editMuchachas Carriando Agua 1963 oil on canvasCurruchich depicts woman from San Juan Comalapa getting water from the fountain This painting shows how Curruchich viewed woman in his community 4 Plaza de Comalapa Venden Camaron n d oil painting on canvasFeatures a man sitting under a tree selling dried shrimp with a scale in hand Surrounding him are woman four of them dressed in the same colorful clothing while another one behind them wears more dull clothing along with a basket or back behind them on their back Behind the man there is more shrimp 5 Fiesta de San Juan n d oil on canvasIt features three men trying to bullfight a bull one with a donkey mask on Behind the bull there a persona falling and a man sitting in defeat on the bull s side There is a water fountain in the arena meanwhile the outside seating area of the arena is filled with people watching the men in the middle fight the bull 5 Select exhibitions editIn 1958 Curruchich s work was presented in San Francisco California and in New York New York in the show Village Life in Guatemala 5 Collections editIn the 1950s Curruchich s work was featured in Guatemala City and in galleries in the United States such as El Museo del Barrio in New York There is a permanent collection of Curruchich s work at the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Textiles and Clothing in the Guatemala City 1 Honors and awards editIn 1960 Curruchich was awarded the Order of the Quetzal by the Guatemala government for his contributions to the nation 1 5 References edit a b c d e America Author Indigenous 2021 08 21 FEBRUARY 18 1969 Indigenous America Calendar Retrieved 2024 05 05 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a first has generic name help Knoke de Arathoon Barbara and Rosario Mirables De Polanco 1969 Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress in English and Spanish Datatextil published February 18 1969 p 58 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint unrecognized language link Fry Michael F Historical Dictionary of Guatemala United States Rowman amp Littlefield Publishers 2018 a b Crown Carol and Cheryl Rivers The Narrative Textile 2018 a b c d e 2 Andres Curruchich EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO 2020 06 12 Retrieved 2024 05 05 Arte y Literatura de Guatemala Andres Curruchich Book about Andres Curruchich s work Spanish language blog about naive art in Guatemala Website about culture in San Juan Comalapa Article about Paula Nicho Cumes Article about Maria Elena Curruchiche Crown Carol and Cheryl Rivers The Narrative Textile 2018 Fry Michael F Historical Dictionary of Guatemala United States Rowman amp Littlefield Publishers 2018 Knoke de Arathoon Barbara and Rosario Miralbes de Polanco Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress Datatextil 11 2004 50 61 Moura Rodrigo 2 Andres Curruchich EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO September 10 2020 https popularpainters elmuseo org 2 7 andres curruchich Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andres Curruchich amp oldid 1223141223, wikipedia, wiki, 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