The Fantastic Life of a Celebrated Mexican Artist

Mexicans are among the most artistically inclined people and we have seen the realization of this statement with the rise to acclaim of many Mexican artists. Frida, for instance, has definitely shown to the world how it is dealing with domestic situations while leading an artistic, or rather a dramatic, lifestyle. Because of the ideal she has set, I wonder if anyone could top that or at least, come close to owning or living the Mexican dream that Frida had.

Though a lot of people don't believe that dreams come true, some Mexicans spontaneously believe otherwise because of a celebrated artist, Julio Galan. A Neo-expressionist, this outstanding Mexican painter expresses his visions with his dream-like artworks that ordinarily feature a mystic man who closely resembles him. This painting style separates Galan from other Mexican artists, celebrated or unexceptional.

Aside from this incomparable style, Galan is also celebrated because of his beautiful life. At the tender age of 20, Galan presented his advanced talent and flamboyant personality in Monterrey; later, he became the leading young artist of Mexico. He was the propeller of the 2nd generation Neo-expressionists because many heed his footsteps and simulated his style. In 1984, he visited New York and presented his incomparable style, which was also classified as a polymorphous style and exhibited a fragmented and collage-type painting form.

Galan remains celebrated even after his death on August 4, 2006 when he was on his way back to his cherished place, Monterrey. Despite his death, this distinguished artist remains in the hearts of Mexican people because of his sterling artworks that truly depict the Mexican culture and lifestyle; the "Mientras Me Despierto" or "As I Wake Up," dated 1985, is among his celebrated masterpieces.