{"title":"Theo - Outstanding Artwork by a Oaxacan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheo Outstanding Artwork by Renowned Oaxaca Artist, This outstanding Mexican artist, is from Oaxaca. His work reflects some of the sensibility, power, aesthetics, technique, and magic of the very best work from that region. He has spent years as a professor of the arts, at various Mexican Universities, and now divides his time between Mexico City, and Paris. Theo's work embodies alot of the technical mastery of the work of his contemporary, Francisco Toledo. And at 1% the cost of a comparable Toledo, his work represents a good value. Work with this level of brooding intensity is not common in Oaxaca. Most of our Theo paintings are amongst his best work from the 1980's (which is arguably the strongest period for this artist). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis work is absolutely astonishing in it's power, execution and technique. Born as Telesforo Hugo Martinez Ramirez, hence the nickname Theo, in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1952. He was formerly an art professor at the University of Oaxaca, for many years. Using a typically Oaxacan palette his work resembles that of Tamayo and Toledo, with a hint of Chagall. It is fresh and original, with a definitive surrealist feel, and a great deal of power and intensity. His work is imaginative, colorful, captivating, and possesses a lot of the mysticism that makes Oaxacan art so profound. Theo has developed a language using many of the symbols, which are so prominent in Mexican, Oaxacan, and ancient Toltec folklore, and mythology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheo has paintings in the permanent collection of Museo del Arte, Mexico City, as well as several prominent private collections in Mexico, Europe, and the United States. He has recently been exhibiting his work at a gallery in Paris, as well as MLA Gallery in Los Angeles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMLA Gallery offers exceptional customer service and enjoys an outstanding reputation (please see our feedback on Google, Yelp, or Facebook). We have been around for 20 years, with a brick and mortar gallery near downtown Los Angeles. We always guarantee your satisfaction with the any work in the gallery, or your money back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-tortuga","title":"Theo - La tortuga","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis outstanding Mexican artist, is from Oaxaca. His work reflects some of the sensibility, power, aesthetics, technique, and magic of the very best work from that region. He has spent years as a professor of the arts, at various Mexican Universities, and now divides his time between Mexico City, and Paris. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo's work embodies alot of the technical mastery of the work of his contemporary, Francisco Toledo. And at 1% the cost of a comparable Toledo, his work represents a good value. Work with this level of brooding intensity is not common in Oaxaca. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is amongst his work from the past 20 years. It is absolutely astonishing in it's power, execution and technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn as Telesforo Hugo Martinez Ramirez, hence the nickname Theo, in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1952. He was formerly an art professor at the University of Oaxaca, for many years. Using a typically Oaxacan palette his work resembles that of Tamayo and Toledo, with a hint of Chagall. It is fresh and original, with a definitive surrealist feel, and a great deal of power and intensity. His work is imaginative, colorful, captivating, and possesses a lot of the mysticism that makes Oaxacan art so profound. Theo has developed a language using many of the symbols, which are so prominent in Mexican, Oaxacan, and ancient Toltec folklore, and mythology. Theo has paintings in the permanent collection of Museo del Arte, Mexico City, as well as several prominent private collections in Mexico, Europe, and the United States. He has recently been exhibiting his work at a gallery in Paris, as well as MLA Gallery in Los Angeles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MLA Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29518182973542,"sku":"7001","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/6192\/products\/Theo_-_Marina_-_28_x_22_-_artnet_image.jpg?v=1566885390"},{"product_id":"el-sapo-bufo","title":"Theo - El sapo bufo","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis outstanding Mexican artist, is from Oaxaca. His work reflects some of the sensibility, power, aesthetics, technique, and magic of the very best work from that region. He has spent years as a professor of the arts, at various Mexican Universities, and now divides his time between Mexico City, and Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is oil on canvas, is nicely framed, and measures 14\" x 18\", plus framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo's work embodies alot of the technical mastery of the work of his contemporary, Francisco Toledo. And at 1% the cost of a comparable Toledo, his work represents a good value. Work with this level of brooding intensity is not common in Oaxaca. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is amongst his work from the past 20 years. 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He has spent years as a professor of the arts, at various Mexican Universities, and now divides his time between Mexico City, and Paris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is oil on canvas, is nicely framed, and measures 44\" x 36\", and is unframed. It was done in 1984. Many consider the 1980's, to be Theo's strongest period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheo's work embodies alot of the technical mastery of the work of his contemporary, Francisco Toledo. And at 1% the cost of a comparable Toledo, his work represents a good value. Work with this level of brooding intensity is not common in Oaxaca. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting is amongst his best work from the past 1980's. 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We will ship complimentary, if rolled into a secure tube. Otherwise, packing and shipping will be at our cost. Please inquire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn as Telesforo Hugo Martinez Ramirez, hence the nickname Theo, in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1952. He was formerly an art professor at the University of Oaxaca, for many years. Using a typically Oaxacan palette his work resembles that of Tamayo and Toledo, with a hint of Chagall. It is fresh and original, with a definitive surrealist feel, and a great deal of power and intensity. His work is imaginative, colorful, captivating, and possesses a lot of the mysticism that makes Oaxacan art so profound. Theo has developed a language using many of the symbols, which are so prominent in Mexican, Oaxacan, and ancient Toltec folklore, and mythology. 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