OrozcoRivera Mario

Mexican muralist and painter, a later proponent of Mexican muralism, whose work was particularly influenced by David Alfaro Siqueiros. He created a number of murals, mostly in the state of Veracruz before becoming an assistant to Siqueiros, directing the Taller Siqueiros in Cuernavaca and working with the artists on projects such as the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros. While preferring mural work, which he considered less commercial, Orozco Rivera also created oils and sculptures. Many of these works were exhibited in Mexico and abroad and can be found in many major collections. His work received recognition in various countries. He died on 20 November 1998 at age 68 from cardio-respiratory failure. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less