Fulgencio aims to create warm, vibrant, whimsical images that celebrate family and community. His artwork depicts elements characteristic of his Oaxacan and Mexican heritage, like masks and human figures in an exploration of themes of identity. Color and graceful lines evoking free movement are ever-present in his pieces, bringing joy to the viewer.
Fulgencio was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and studied at the Fine Arts School at the University of Benito Juárez of Oaxaca, under Professor Shinzaburo Takeda, where he specialized in printmaking. In 1990, Fulgencio came to Seattle to study lithography at Cornish College of the Arts on a post-graduate scholarship provided by Cornish and El Centro de la Raza, a community-based organization. Despite his intentions of returning to his native Oaxaca, he fell in love and initiated his bi-national career, dividing his time between Seattle and Oaxaca.
Fulgencio was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and studied at the Fine Arts School at the University of Benito Juárez of Oaxaca, under Professor Shinzaburo Takeda, where he specialized in printmaking. In 1990, Fulgencio came to Seattle to study lithography at Cornish College of the Arts on a post-graduate scholarship provided by Cornish and El Centro de la Raza, a community-based organization. Despite his intentions of returning to his native Oaxaca, he fell in love and initiated his bi-national career, dividing his time between Seattle and Oaxaca.
