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Art in Yucatán

I invite you to take a look at Art in Yucatán; All over the state there are talented
artists who have succeeded in prospering.

Throughout many years art has evolved, artists are increasing and the variants are more and more. It is important that we as citizens can get to know them to spread and support their work.

A look at art in Yucatan

Elio Noh. Chankom Artist.

Many artists have based their art on the Yucatecan culture; the mestizas, the towns, the typical costumes and the food. It is a totally admirable work, they give us the opportunity to know the beauty within the everyday and the "normal".

One of these artists is Elio Noh. Born in Chankom, Yucatán, he has a great repertoire of paintings that represent the true Yucatecan culture in the state.

With national and international exhibitions he calls himself a painter in the constant search for the creation of his art. His works really fascinated me, looking at his work gave me the opportunity to enter a different world; full of traditions and customs that flatter the heart.

Ik Kan. Mexican Folk Art.

In the center of the city of Valladolid you will find a very special gallery. Full of color and Mexican symbols that will amaze you. The work of Irene Altamirano and Rafael Baca has proliferated in the most beautiful town in Yucatán: Valladolid.

You can buy some of the alebrijes pieces that are exhibited. You can also take one of the most beautiful artistic experiences in Valladolid; With the support of these artists you will be able to enter the world of plastic art.

You will start in the world of practice, you will be able to learn the arduous process of making an alebrije. And the best part is that you will have the guidance of two renowned artists, talented, accessible and with a big heart.

Live this different experience by contacting our friends from Ik Kan directly: you will find them with the same name on facebook.

Ileana Garma. 

An exceptional Mexican painter, born in Mérida, Yucatán and with a unique style. He has recently exhibited a series of pictorial works in the city of Valladolid.

It has individual and group exhibitions that have allowed it to continue with this work so valuable for art in the state.

In addition to having art studies, he also has them in the branch of literature, these studies and his enormous talent have allowed him to publish some literary works throughout his career as an artist.

If you are looking to get some type of handicraft in Valladolid or its surroundings, do not hesitate to contact them, the beauty of their works and their work is fully guaranteed. After having taken a look at Art in Yucatan, I am sure that you will want to come to Yucatan.