Jesús Canseco Zárate

Jesús Canseco Zárate is a Oaxacan folk artist known for his elaborate calacas (skeleton statues). In 2008, he won first prize in the Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art completion for young artists. His work has been showcased in local, national, and international galleries and venues. Currently, Jesús works as an artistic photographer in the Oaxaca and Mexico City area. His work can be seen online at chuchocaza.wordpress.com.


Books

  • Mi familia calaca / My Skeleton Family
    A Mexican Folk Art Family in English and Spanish
    By Cynthia Weill, Jesús Canseco Zárate
    Paperback: $11.95
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    Mi familia calaca / My Skeleton Family

    Mi familia calaca / My Skeleton Family

    A Mexican Folk Art Family in English and Spanish
    By Cynthia Weill, Jesús Canseco Zárate
    Come meet La Familia calaca! They're just like everybody else. Except they're all bones!

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