Taller de Grafica Popular

Catlett, Elizabeth

Catlett

Elizabeth

United States

Female

Catlett, Elizabeth

es Elizabeth Catlett Mora (Washington D. C., 15 de abril de 1915 - Cuernavaca, 2 de abril de 2012) fue una escultora y grabadora afroestadounidense nacionalizada mexicana. Se le conoce sobre todo por sus esculturas negras, expresionistas y láminas que produjo durante los años sesenta y setenta, que se consideran cargadas de significados políticos. Catlett era la menor de tres hermanos. Sus dos progenitores eran maestros. Estudió dibujo, grabado y diseño en la Universidad de Howard. Después de graduarse trabajó durante dos años como maestra de escuela en Carolina del Norte, empleo que abandonó frustrada por los bajos salarios docentes de los negros. Vivió y trabajó en Harlem, Nueva York donde tuvo un breve matrimonio con . Catlett vivió y trabajó en Nueva Orleans, Chicago y Nueva York, hasta que a finales de los años cuarenta se instaló en México. Llegó a México por primera vez en 1946 tras ganar la beca de la Fundación Rosenwald para producir una serie de grabados en el Taller de la Gráfica Popular en la Ciudad de México y en 1962 se naturalizó mexicana. En 1947 se casó con el artista mexicano , e hizo de México su hogar permanente, convirtiéndose más tarde en ciudadana mexicana. Tuvieron tres hijos, incluido el director de cine Juan Mora. Desde su retiro en 1975, se mantuvo activa en la comunidad artística de Cuernavaca, México.

en Elizabeth Catlett (April 15, 1915 – April 2, 2012) was an American and Mexican sculptor and graphic artist best known for her depictions of the Black-American experience in the 20th century, which often focused on the female experience. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C. to parents working in education, and was the grandchild of formerly enslaved people. It was difficult for a black woman at this time to pursue a career as a working artist. Catlett devoted much of her career to teaching. However, a fellowship awarded to her in 1946 allowed her to travel to Mexico City, where she worked with the Taller de Gráfica Popular for twenty years and became head of the sculpture department for the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas. In the 1950s, her main means of artistic expression shifted from print to sculpture, though she never gave up the former. Her work is a mixture of abstract and figurative in the Modernist tradition, with influence from African and Mexican art traditions. Catlett's work can be described as social realism, because of her dedication to the issues and experiences of African Americans. According to the artist, the main purpose of her work is to convey social messages rather than pure aesthetics. Her work is heavily studied by art students looking to depict race, gender and class issues. During her lifetime, Catlett received many awards and recognitions, including membership in the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, the Art Institute of Chicago Legends and Legacy Award, honorary doctorates from Pace University and Carnegie Mellon, and the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime Achievement Award in contemporary sculpture.

it Elizabeth Catlett Mora (Washington, 15 aprile 1915 – Cuernavaca, 2 aprile 2012) è stata una scultrice messicana di origini statunitensi. È nota in particolare per le sculture e le stampe realizzate negli anni cinquanta e sessanta, incentrate sul tema dei diritti civili degli afroamericani.

pt Elizabeth Catlett Mora (Washington, DC, 15 de abril de 1915 - Cuernavaca, 02 de abril de 2012) foi uma artista méxico-americana. Foi mais conhecida para os negros, esculturas e gravuras expressionistas produziu durante os anos de 1960 e 1970, que, no entanto, são vistas . Foi também avó da modelo .