“A Sunday Afternoon in the Plaza of Jocotepec” will be the eighth, and last work to be painted.
Humberto Guillermo Ibarra, 57-year-old artist, posing next to one of the seven works called, “The Encounter Between Two Races.» Credit: Héctor Ruiz.
Héctor Ruiz Mejía (Jocotepec).- Rehabilitation of «The History of Jocotepec,” a group of murals located in the atrium of the Temple of Señor del Huaje began a little more than three weeks ago. The goal is to restore the seven large paintings that adorn the wall bordering the temple’s terrace.
As part of the project, a new mural will be painted. Humberto Guillermo Ibarra, creator of the existing ones, says that the series will conclude with a mural titled «Golden Brooch.» The series of murals portray the history of the municipality, from its foundation, the appearance of Señor del Monte during the cholera epidemic, and the encounter between two races.
This last painting, explained the artist, will be called «A Sunday Afternoon in the Plaza of Jocotepec.» It will show how the kiosk looked before, as well as the coexistence at the time of the foundation of the main square, from the middle of the last century.
For the execution, Ibarra explained that the people portrayed in the mural will be «real» people, from the town itself. At least ten, he commented, will be from City Hall.
With respect to the rehabilitation of the seven existing murals, Guillermo said that the work required is not major. The colors need a bit of restoring, as well as the adaptation of small items, plants, chairs, or other small objects.
Finally, the artist who has more than 25 years of experience, says he’s satisfied with his work. The work was recently named an official “Cultural Heritage of Jocotepec.” For years it has remained intact, «it has passed the test of time,» he said. He explained that his style has always been influenced by well-known Mexican muralists such as José Clemente Orozco, and Diego Rivera.
Translated by Amy Esperanto
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