Carlomagno Pedro Martínez / Mexico
Carlomagno Pedro Martínez is a recognized artisan in barro negro ceramics from San Bartolo Coyotepec in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a town noted for this craft. He began molding figures as a child at his father’s workshop. Later he enrolled in the Rufino Tamayo Workshop in Oaxaca and soon started teaching others. His work has received recognition and has been featured in many catalogues. Carlomagno’s work has been exhibited in Mexico, the US, Canada, France and Germany. In 1994, he founded the Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca in his hometown, aiming to transmit, promote and preserve the artisan tradition of barro negro and foster creativity and engagement in his community.
ORGANIZATION: Museo Estatal de Arte Popular Oaxaca (MEAPO)
SHORT BIO: Director
WEBSITE: www.meapo.oaxaca.gob.mx
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