Mardonio Magaña
Mardonio Magaña | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mardonio Magaña-Camacho c.1865 Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Died | 1947 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Known for | wooden direct carved sculptures |
| Style | contemporary Mexican folk art |
Mardonio Magaña-Camacho (c.1865–1947) also known as Magañita, was a Mexican educator and sculptor known for his folk art stone direct carvings, he was also known to work with wood and mud. He was a self-taught artist inspired by nature, that was "discovered" by artist Diego Rivera. It's said that Diego Rivera was quoted as saying Magaña was, "the greatest contemporary Mexican sculptor".