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His work fuses
Mazatec cosmology with modern sensibility, and he called it "social surrealism." The cosmology centers on naguals often in bright colors as the artist believes that "all humanity is a beast." Much of his work deals with the negatives of being indigenous in the modern world, as well as
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The use of the
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artist and illustrator whose work fuses
Mazatec cosmology with modern elements to promote Mexican indigenous language and culture as well as comment on modern social issues. His work has been exhibited in various Mexican states and featured in magazines such as
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Naxín moved to Mexico City in 2013 but regularly returns to teach art in his hometown, believing it is an important way to give indigenous people a voice.
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Much of his work is in illustration for children and adults, especially in cultural magazines and similar publications.
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Drawing remains an important part of Naxín work, but it also includes monotypes, oils, watercolors and prints.
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Important symbols include the deer, which is sacred to the
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His work began to receive national attention in Mexico in 2019, during the
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