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Luis Jimenez

Luis Jimenez. By Katia Arroyo . Information about artist.

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Luis Jimenez

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  1. Luis Jimenez By Katia Arroyo

  2. Information about artist Growing up in a barrio of El Paso, Texas, Luis Jimenez learned about art by reading books, working in his father's electric and neon sign shop, and visiting museums and murals in Mexico City. When he eventually embarked on a formal study of art in the mid-'60s, Jimenez found reactions to his subject matter less than encouraging.

  3. Some more information about Luis Jimenez • Today, the sculptor's mammoth fiberglass depictions of cowboys and Indians have won him national acclaim, including a slot in Texas Monthly's "Texas Twenty," a list of the "most impressive, intriguing, and influential Texans of 1998." One of his "little" horses, a 32-foot-tall mustang in progress, is destined for a prime spot next to the main terminal at the Denver International Airport. • Jimenez began making large-scale public pieces after he "arrived" on the New York art scene of the late '60s. His first one-person exhibition at Graham Gallery in 1969 was a success, and after years of struggling, he was finally able to support himself through his art.

  4. The Vaquero • You can see this sculpture of a Mexican cowboy here in Washington, DC. Born in Texas Luis Jimenez creates monumental sculptures that celebrate his Mexican heritage.

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