About Guillermo Meza

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Guillermo Mesa
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    Guillermo Meza (1917-1997)

    He was born in México of very humble origin. His outstanding sensitivity was apparent early in life by his desire to study music and drawing. He studied at the Escuela Nocturna de Arte para Trabajadores No 1 (Art Night School for Workers No. 1). Under his teacher, Santos Balmori Picasso, Meza developed an exceptional talent and unique technique in drawing.

    He mastered drawing with pastels using whites, greens, reds and yellows thereby defining a recognizable "Meza" style.

    When Diego Rivera discovered Guillermo Meza in 1940, he arranged for Meza's first one man show which was held at the Galeria de Arte Mexicano. Meastro Meza participated in a large number of exhibits throughout México...

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