“Daniel Smith allowed me to make the textures that I did with oils, acrylics and mixed techniques, only with water and paper; having seen some artists using these effects in watercolors was how I discovered that the word watercolor had a greater scope

I could say that I am a self-taught artist, but I think that is a slightly arrogant word since in one way or another we all have the virtue of observation and with it we can develop our abilities; Being a wild artist – in the good sense of the word – allows you to create your own worlds. And so I created the altar of my particular creed.

The heritage of pre-Hispanic Mexico has a deep meaning in the visions of my images; perhaps I am trying to redefine the ethnicities of my country by giving them not only the form but also the substance. The“Tlacuilos” were in charge of decorating the Aztec temples and did not know the concept of “art”; This is how I understand painting.”

—José Herrera Gallegos