Celso Zubire

Celso Zubire (born September 20, 1947) is a Mexican artist, member of the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.

He has lived in Mexico and the United States, notably Louisiana, where he painted a number of murals for restaurants and nightclubs.

His artwork employs bold colors, often featuring images of women as well as elements from his experiences abroad.

[5] He counts José Carlos Becerra as an influence in his work along with Goya, Diego Velázquez and Fernando Botero .

Later work included a series in the 1990s based on Mayan motifs along with elements from the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula.

Celso Zubire at Origen de un Acervo event in Mexico City
Video interview with Celso Zubire (in Spanish)