At the age of seven, Francisco Coronel learned the art of working with Wood, lacquer and gold from his grandfather and his parents, all skilled at gilding and ornamentation techniques. Coronel has made his mark in the area of Mexican Folk art through his work with lacquer and gold and silver leaf, a labor he undertook in the 1970s. At that time he was commissioned to elaborate an enormous batea dish, decorated with gold leaf and hand-painted motifs, that was presented to Queen Elizabeth II of England.
He has won over 25 awards, 5 of them at the national level. He is an expert at combining the technique of lacquering with that of gold and silver leaf. This delicate process involves carefully applying the leaf and then burnishing it with a stone so that the gold adheres evenly and will not come loose. Later, using a fine brush, he adds floral motifs or designs inspired by the jungle such as congenial lions and stylized birds, or a combination of these two elements.
Sample Works:
|
“Hand Painted Gold-leaf Gourd - Birds“
Natural Gourd and Pigments | 39 x 26