Julio Chico

Julio Chico
Nace en la Ciudad de México el 12 de Abril de 1947. Desde los catorce años descubre su pasión por el arte. Realizó sus estudios profesionales en la Academia de San Carlos, hoy Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas de la UNAM en la Ciudad de México y desde antes de finalizar sus estudios ingresó al Centro Nacional de Conservación de Obras Artísticas del INBA donde participó en la restauración de murales y pinturas en diferentes recintos como el Palacio de Minería. Fundador de talleres de impresión para grabado y galerías de arte, ha participado como jurado en concursos de pintura y ha sido miembro del Salón de la Plástica Mexicana. Ha presentado y participado en exposiciones de óleos, acuarelas, dibujos y grabados en diferentes museos, galerías y centros culturales de diversas ciudades de México, en diferentes estados de los Unión Americana como California, Texas, Nueva York, Puerto Rico y Arizona y en otros países como Bulgaria y Venezuela. Desde 1978 varios de sus trabajos forman parte de la colección permanente de prestigiadas galerías y museos internacionales como el Salón de la Gráfica del Museo de Sofía Bulgaria, el Museo de Arte de Querétaro y el Museo de Arte Moderno de Toluca.
A lo largo de su carrera ha obtenido reconocimientos y premios como Mención Honorífica en la Bienal de Maracaibo y el Premio Goya de la Bienal Iberoamericana del Instituto Cultural Domecq.

Perfil del Artista.
Su amplio dominio de la pintura, escultura, grabado y muralismo le han permitido a lo largo de más de 30 años de carrera, explorar una vasta colección de temas donde los colores, volúmenes, geometrías y texturas adquieren una vida y personalidad propia.
Una primera etapa con postales muy urbanas llenas de sátira a la pobreza humana, a la económica y a la espiritual lo llevó a crear las colecciones Personajes y Símbolos. Hacia 1987 se volcó hacia nuestras raíces, la búsqueda de la cultura prehispánica con imágenes representativas del paisaje natural que apreciamos en Homenaje al Valle de México. Más adelante, en 1996, surge en su obra el proceso del mestizaje, la colección Almas Fracturadas es una clara y vívida expresión del encuentro y choque de dos culturas. El nuevo milenio significó ocuparse del Universo, de todo aquello que intriga y fascina al hombre en la colección de escultopintura Cosmovisión para llegar a la actualidad con una nueva propuesta, una perspectiva más conceptual del Valle de México, con formas sintetizadas, integrando el conocimiento de las formas geométricas.
Reconocido como un artista propositivo y consistente en base a una emotividad y dramatismo únicos, donde su fuerza creativa se ha vertido en obras plásticas que sorprenden no sólo por su magistral habilidad técnica, sino por la profundidad de los temas que subliman el espíritu humano y refrescan la percepción del universo.

1947
He was born in April 12th. In Mexico City.
1965-1970
His professional studies were taken at the ENAP
(Plastic Arts National School), UNAM(Autonomous
National University of Mexico). Mexico City.
1969
Became a member of the “Art Garden”, and did
the same in the National Center of Conservation of
Artistic Works .INBA(Nacional Institute of Fine Arts)
Mexico City.
1976
Took part in the kiosk’s paint restoration placed at
the colony Santa María la Ribera, Mexico City.
He was responsible for the Maternity Hall’s stucco
restoration, that is placed at the Palacio de Minería’s
Chapel. Mexico City.
Restored the Jiménez and Planes’ murals under the
Manuel Gaytán’s supervision, at the Palacio de Minería
(Mining Palace). Mexico City.
He was in charge of the relieves and sculptures’ restora-
tion, placed at the Teatro de la Ciudad’s admittance, after
the fire that took place in this enclosure. Rebuilt the
shields in high-relief that are placed in the soffit of an
architrave and forum. Mexico City.
1977
Returned to “Jardín del Arte” again by second time.
Mexico City.
Became a member of the Molino’s artist’s studio, in
Santo Domingo. Mexico City.
His work came in to the Graphic Collection at the
Casa de México’s Museum, at Sofia, Bulgaria.
1979
Was invited to lead the Molino’s artist’s Studio, and
imparted a photogravure course. Mexico City.
1985
Repainted the angel figures placed in the “Teatro de la
Ciudad’s boxes. Mexico City.
1985-1991
Was the printing studio’s founder for engraving, where
many artists such as Byron Gálvez, Edmundo Aquino,
Santos Balmori, Luis Filcer, Antonio Díaz, Shirley
Cherninsky, and others were adviced by him. Mexico City.
1988
The 930 Gallery was settled by him in order to open
an exhibition space for his work. In such forum were
also exhibited some of the Santos Balmori’s works,
like the engravings folder titled as “Eros”. Mexico City.
Took part in the infantile painting contest like a jury at
the ANDSA Gallery. Mexico City.
W/D
He was asked to do the Francisco Goitia’s play’s copy
“Tata Jesucristo” by Víctor Sandoval and Tomás Zurián,
at the command of the INBA, because of the initiative from
the Zacatecas’ Government.
1996
Became a member of the Mexican Fine Arts Room. Mexico City.

Individual Exhibitions
1977
Paintings, aquarelles and engravings.
Chelsea Gallery
Mexico City
1978
Paintings, engravements and Julio Chico’s drawings
La Tortolita Gallery
Tucson, Arizona, USA.
1981
TheJulio Chico’s most recent works
Drawings, hues and engravings.
José Clemente Orozco’s Gallery, INBA.
Mexico City.
Characters
La Tortolita Gallery
Tucson, Arizona, USA.

Oil paintings, aquarelles, drawings and engravings
La Pared Gallery
Mexico City.

Erotic work. Engravings and hues.
Alexandra Gallery.
Mexico City

1982
Oil paintings, aquarelles, engravings and sculpture
Israelita Sport Club
Mexico City
1983
Oil paintings, engravings and aquarelles exhibition
Liverpool Galleries
Mexico City
1984
Oil paintings, hues, engravings exposition.
Token Gallery
Monterrey, N.L., Mexico

Erotic work. Engravings and hues.
Alexandra Gallery
Mexico City.
1985
Oil paintings and hues exposition
Alexandra Gallery
Mexico City.

Recent aquarelles and engravings
Morlin Fine Arts
Houston, Texas, USA
1986
Hues, aquarelles and Graphic
Centro Asturiano de México Gallery
Mexico City

Oil paintings, aquarelles and Graphic
Puebla’s University Gallery
Puebla, Mexico.
1987
Oil paintings, Graphic and aquarelles
ANDSA Gallery
Mexico City.

Oil paintings and aquarelles
Ventas Libres de Bellas Artes Gallery, INBA
Mexico City.

Special exhibition for the Press
Arouesty Gallery
Mexico City.
1988
Recent work
Puebla’s University Gallery
Puebla, Mexico.

Hues and oil paintings
Centro Asturiano de México Gallery
Mexico City.
1989
Symbols
The Israelita’s Sport Club Gallery
Mexico, City.

Oil paintings and hues
Centro Asturiano de México Gallery
Mexico City.

Oil paintings and aquarelles
Puebla’s Culture Center
Puebla, Mexico.

Recent work
Banco Internacional’s Lobby
Mexico City.
1991
Recent work
Clarion’s Art Center. Clarion Hotel Reforma
Mexico City.
1992
Recent work
Atenea Gallery
San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato, Mexico.

Oil paintings and aquarelles
Otumba’s Culture House Museum
Otumba, Estado de México.
1993
Homage to the Mexican Valley: Symbolism and Mythic.
Torre de PEMEX Gallery
Mexico City.

Aquarelles Exposition
Art corridor, Televisa’s channel 2
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Graphic work retrospective
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
1994
Julio Chico’s recent work
Symbolism and Mythic , Cultural Corridor C.E.D.I.M.
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
1996
Oil paintings exposition: Broken Souls
Querétaro’s Museum of Art
Querétaro, Mexico.
2002
Was celebrating his 25th artistic life Anniversary.
Cosmovisión’s exposition, 25 light-years.
Twenty five sculptpaintings collection/oil paintings over wood.
Querétaro’s Museum of Art
Querétaro, Mexico.
2004
Twenty five Light years exposition.
Thirty sculptpaintings exhibition/ oil paintings over wood.
Mexiquense’s Cultural Center from the Modern Art Museum.
Toluca, Estado de México.
2004
The engravings’ folder Cosmovisión introduction.
Five engravings to three engraved copper plates collection.
Fiesta Americana Reforma’s lobby Hotel
Mexico City.

Collective Expositions
1968
Morelia’s University
Michoacán, México.
1969
ENAP’s students’ work, UNAM.
Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas
Mexico City.

Morelia’s University
Michoacán, México.

Painting
San Antonio Texas, USA.

Engraving
Casa del Lago (Lake´s House) INBA
Mexico City
1970
Engravings exhibition
Tauro Gallery
Mexico City.

Oil paintings and hues exhibition.
Centro Cultural Universitario
(University Cultural Center), UNAM. Mexico City.
1971
The cultural diffusion poster contest
Centro Cultural Universitario, UNAM.
Mexico City.
1972
Drawing, painting and sculptureibujo
José María Velasco Gallery, INBA
Mexico City.
1973
Graphic
Galería OME Gallery
Mexico City
1977
Angelis Gallery
Mexico City.

Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel / (Fiesta’s Room)
Mexico City.

Salón Nacional de la Plástica(Art Plastic National Room),
Biennial Graphic Section , Palace of Fine Arts, INBA
Mexico City.

The ISSSTE’s Anniversary with oil paintings.
ISSSTE’s Gallery / Plaza de la Ciudadela
Mexico City.

Oil paintings
Biblioteca de la Ciudad de México Gallery.
Mexico City.

Oil paintings
Mexico’s City Museum
Mexico City

Graphic and oil paintings
José Guadalupe Posada Gallery, INBA
Mexico City
1977-1987
Took part in the Art’s Fair for the American College’s benefit.
Mexico City.
1977
Graphic Room, Sofia’s Museum
Sofia, Bulgaria.

Oil paintings, graphics and aquarelles
La Tortolita Gallery
Tucson, Arizona. U.S.A.

Graphic
José González Gallery
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

1979
Plastic Arts National Room, Graphic Biennial Section.
Auditory Gallery, INBA, Mexico City.

Engravings
Morelia’s Culture House, INBA
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico.

Engravings
Morandi Gallery
Mexico City .

Engravings
La Tortolita Gallery
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
1980
Art Internacional Fair.
Washington D.C., U.S.A.

Miniature engravings.
Morandi Gallery
Mexico City.

Engravings
José Clemente Orozco Gallery, INBA
Mexico City.
1981
Plastic Arts Nacional Room, Plastic Arts Biennial Section.
Auditory Gallery, INBA
Mexico City
1982
Acquisition Prize.
Maracaibo’s Graphic Biennial
Maracaibo, Venezuela.
1982-1983
Mexico’s Contemporary Graphic.
1972-1982 (5X100)
Iturbide’s Palace.
Mexico City.
1983
Bulgaria’s Graphic Second Biennial
Varna, Bulgaria.

Puerto Rico’s Graphic Biennial
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1984
Color in engravement
Modern Art Museum, INBA
Mexico City.
1985
Bulgaria’s Graphic Biennial
Varna, Bulgaria.

Eighty five Collective ARS-LEY Group
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Mexico City.

Engravings.
Tamaulipas’ Institute of Fine Arts
Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Hues
La Pirámide’s Culture House
Mexico City.

Hues
Querétaro’s Culture House
Querétaro, Mexico.
Hues and aquarelles.
Tamaulipas’ Institute of Fine Arts.
Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Hues and aquarelles.
Ciudad Victoria’s Cattleman Casino.
Cd. Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
1986
Puerto Rico’s Graphic Biennial
San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Graphic
Puebla’s University Pinacotheca.
Puebla, Mexico.
1990
Graphic and hues.
Val-Ray Gallery
Mexico City.
1991
Graphic
Otumba’s Culture House-Museum.
Otumba, Estado de México.
1992
The Portrait In Mexico/ Oil paintings Collection
Collective Transportation System (Metro) Zócalo Station.
Mexico City.
1992-1993
Art’s Fair for the American College’s benefit.
Mexico City.
1993
Oil paintings Carnival.
Maren Gallery
Mexico City.
1995
The Valley of Mexico. A current vision of the Landscape.
Contemporary Art University Museum
Mexico City.

Emblem Forum, Agora Gallery
New York, U.S.A.

Permanent Collections

Some of the Master Julio Chico’s works take part in the permanent collection in many famous art galleries and international museums since 1978:
1978
Sofia, Bulgaria’s Museum Graphic Room.
(Four works )
1993
Petróleos Mexicanos, Mexico City.
(Ten works )
1995
Querétaro’s Art Museum, Querétaro, México.
(One work )
2002
Querétaro’s Art Museum, Querétaro, México.
(One work )
2004
Modern Art Museum, Centro Cultural Mexiquense
Toluca, Estado de México.
(One work )

Prizes and Acknowledgements

1970
Second place in engravements.
Painting, Engravement and Sculpture Contest.
(Youth’s Nacional Institute)
Mexico City.
1982
Acquisition Prize / Maracaibo’s Biennial Honorable Mention
Maracaibo, Venezuela.
1994
Golden Laurel
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
1998
Goya’s Prize
Mexico’s Ibero-American Biennial
Domecq’s Cultural Institute
Mexico City.

Julio Chico

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Colección "Cosmovisión" (Cosmovision Collection)

Colección Paisaje Geométrico (Geometric Landscape Collection)

Colección Grabados (Engraving Collection)

Colección Grandeza Mexicana (Grandeza Mexicana Collection)

Colección Valle de México. (Valley of Mexico Collection)

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