On February 15, 2024, La Universidad Autonoma de Mexico [UNAM] opened Jorge Rojo’s stimulating exhibit “Trece Años en San Antonio,” [Thirteen Years in San Antonio]. The title is a reference point for Rojo who views his 2011 arrival in San Antonio as transformational. His search for a new career led him to study the culinary arts, open a restaurant, and cultivate an untapped passion for painting.
Dr. Romo, you continue to delight your viewers and followers of our culture with another exposition and tribute to our artisans. The Jorge Rojo exhibit is grand, symbolic and inspiring. As a Mexican historian for many years, I am thoroughly inspired with Rojo's portrait of the Spaniard and Azteca warrior in battle; two cultures, two civilizations engaged in a battle; or rather a clash that continues today. Both armies were well equipped and trained for both conquest and to honor their Gods.
The painting also depicts a right-handed Azteca warrior who appears to have the Spainard subdued...but I wonder if instead the Azteca was instead a left-handed warrior; that advantage would have overcome the conquistador much quicker. I mention this because the Azteca armies did have regiments of only left -handed warriors they utilized to conquer and subdue their native enemies. Kudos and well-wishes to Jorge Rojo; and gracias to Dr. Romo for his heart-felt dedication to the arts and La causa. Abrazos.
Dr. Romo, you continue to delight your viewers and followers of our culture with another exposition and tribute to our artisans. The Jorge Rojo exhibit is grand, symbolic and inspiring. As a Mexican historian for many years, I am thoroughly inspired with Rojo's portrait of the Spaniard and Azteca warrior in battle; two cultures, two civilizations engaged in a battle; or rather a clash that continues today. Both armies were well equipped and trained for both conquest and to honor their Gods.
The painting also depicts a right-handed Azteca warrior who appears to have the Spainard subdued...but I wonder if instead the Azteca was instead a left-handed warrior; that advantage would have overcome the conquistador much quicker. I mention this because the Azteca armies did have regiments of only left -handed warriors they utilized to conquer and subdue their native enemies. Kudos and well-wishes to Jorge Rojo; and gracias to Dr. Romo for his heart-felt dedication to the arts and La causa. Abrazos.