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ﾃ］gel Santos Juﾃ｡rez
ﾃ］gel Santos Juﾃ｡rez (born on April 10, 1964) is a List of Mexican artisans, Mexican potter known for his miniatures and decorative work, which has won various awards. Biography and achievements Santo Juﾃ｡rez was born in the state of Zacatecas but moved to noted ceramics town of Tonalﾃ｡, Jalisco when he was a small child. He showed interest and talent in the craft at a young age, starting as an apprentice with Manuel Silva and the Silva/Palomino family when he was only seven. He particularly showed talent in the creation of miniatures and punteado design (painting images using small dots) . He has his own workshop in Tonalﾃ｡ by the time he was seventeen, where he continues to work along with his wife Alicia Jauregui Muﾃｱoz, two children and several employees. He has also obtained degrees in graphic design and sculpture at the University of Guadalajara. Santos Juﾃ｡rez initially became known for his miniature pieces such as shot glasses and toy-sized versions of jars, cantaros, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
