Luis Jimenez represents one of the premier sculptors and painters of the new Latino art generation. Rudolfo Anaya, the highly acclaimed New Mexico Latino writer, saw in Jimenez’s passion a “deep search for an art that portrays the border region.” Anaya called Jimenez a “forerunner of a new generation of artists.” Jimenez demonstrated pride in his historical roots, as well as pride in the people of the borderlands. He was, in the words of Anaya, “bent on creating an aesthetic that reflects
As a young printmaker new to San Antonio in 2002, I had the distinct privilege of working closely with Luis on a large scale lithograph. He immediately impressed me with his contemplative, serious approach both to the medium and his subject matter. He graciously instilled me with the confidence I needed to work on the technical aspects of the project. Four years later, I had took the opportunity to work on another lithograph with him (the pictured portrait of Cesar Chavez). Luis was very kind again, telling me he was excited to learn I would be the printer working on the project. He planned a four color lithograph, but soon after finishing the key image, he died. We were able to print the edition as a single color lithograph with permission from his estate. I will be forever thankful for my brief association with him.
Thank you Ricardo. This brings back so many wonderful memories. Luis was such a treasure and one of my heros. I first ran into his work in New York. I was immediately bowled over and loved it. I was so honored to meet him and call him a friend! I miss him very much.
Thank you for featuring Luis Jimenez. He was a great artist and a wonderful man. I really enjoyed his many trips to Corpus Christi before his untimely death. Jesus Moroles is another great sculptor who died too young. They are both dearly missed by all of us.
Luis Jimenez: A Master of Borderland Art
As a young printmaker new to San Antonio in 2002, I had the distinct privilege of working closely with Luis on a large scale lithograph. He immediately impressed me with his contemplative, serious approach both to the medium and his subject matter. He graciously instilled me with the confidence I needed to work on the technical aspects of the project. Four years later, I had took the opportunity to work on another lithograph with him (the pictured portrait of Cesar Chavez). Luis was very kind again, telling me he was excited to learn I would be the printer working on the project. He planned a four color lithograph, but soon after finishing the key image, he died. We were able to print the edition as a single color lithograph with permission from his estate. I will be forever thankful for my brief association with him.
Thank you Ricardo. This brings back so many wonderful memories. Luis was such a treasure and one of my heros. I first ran into his work in New York. I was immediately bowled over and loved it. I was so honored to meet him and call him a friend! I miss him very much.
Thank you for featuring Luis Jimenez. He was a great artist and a wonderful man. I really enjoyed his many trips to Corpus Christi before his untimely death. Jesus Moroles is another great sculptor who died too young. They are both dearly missed by all of us.