Artist Francisco Loza

Francisco Loza

Francisco Loza, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, creates “Arte de Estambre” (Yarn Art) by working on a wood surface using a combination of waxes as an adhesive base on which he intricately weaves together thread‑by‑thread yarns of brilliant colors. Francisco is a self‑taught artist who learned his technique by working with Huichol artisans who live in the Sierra Madre mountains of Nayarit and Jalisco in central Mexico.

Francisco's artwork reflects the religious ceremonies of Huichol communities which are led by shamans, or Marakames. His art captures the cultural essence and the unique symbols of Huichol traditions which is based on Francisco’s first‑hand knowledge of living and working with Huichol artisans for over fifteen years. Francisco interprets his visions of Huichol sacred traditions due to his own experiences of being invited to participate in their ceremonies and to live in the Huichol communities.

Francisco's art celebrates other Mexican traditions such as daily life in small pueblos, beaches, markets (tianguis), and important holidays such as Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). Francisco also creates artwork which illustrates the people and customs of the Caribbean and Africa, and most recently, he has produced a new series which focuses on modern‑day jazz musicians.

Francisco has exhibited his “Arte en Estambre” work in galleries, universities, and museums in Mexico and in the United States. He has also led numerous demonstrations and workshops to adolescents, artists and senior citizens of both countries. In addition to his own art activities, Francisco managed an art gallery in San Francisco, Nayarit (about 50 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta) where he exhibited his art along with Huichol artisans. Currently, he divides his time between his studio‑gallery in Tepic, Nayarit and Mexico City.

Expositions & Shows

Francisco Loza

Galleries
Workshops
Museums
Exhibits

Casa Tomada, México City, November 2005
Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, Ohio, October 2004
Sophia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, Toledo, Ohio, November 2004
El Cafecito Galería, Sayulita, Nayarit, México, February 2004
Amalie Rothschild Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003-2005-2006
Diggs Gallery, Winston Salem State University, North Carolina, September 2003
Alvear Studio, Washington, DC, September 2003
Sassafras Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland, December 2002
Galería del Tercer Mundo, San Francisco, Nayarit, México, 2001
Galería La Colección, Puerto Vallarta, México, 1997
Galería Pirámide, Puerto Vallarta, México (permanent)
Waterman Gallery, Ocean Side, Califomia, 1995
Pine Street Gallery, Nevada City, Califomia, 1995
Galería Posada La Raza, Sacramento, California, 1995
Studio 24, San Francisco, California, 1995

Alliant University, Mexico City, December 2006
Creative Alliance Cultural Arts Center, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003-2005-2006
Collective Demonstration with Huichol artisans, Nayarit, Mexico, 2005-2006
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, November 2004
Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, Toledo, Ohio, October 2004
The University of Toledo Center for Visual Arts, Toledo, Ohio, October 2004
Ottawa Hills Elementary School, Toledo, Ohio, October 2004
Hill Magnet School, Winston Salem, North Carolina, September 2003
Eubie Blake Museum, Baltimore, Maryland, December 2002
Lake Chapala Society, Ajijic-Lake Chapala, Mexico, October 2001

Exploris Museum, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2001
Museos de los Arcos, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2001 and 2002
Museo de los Cuatro Pueblos, Tepic, Nayarit, México, 1999
Museum Gallery, Huichol Collection, Cabo San Lucas, México, 1999
Casa de las Artesanias, Jaliciense, Guadalajara, México, 1998
Ex Convento del Carmen, Guadalajara, México, 1995
Casa de la Cultura, Zapopan, Jalisco, México, 1992

Alliant University, Mexico City, December 2006 (joint exhibit with Huichol artisans)
Newcomer’s Club Cultural Fair, Mexico City, November and September 2006
Café Dalí, Mexico City, September 2006 (joint exhibit with Huichol artisans)
Annual Art Fair, The American School Foundation, Mexico City, November 2005
The Toledo Botanical Gardens, Ohio, October 2004
Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina, September 2003
U.S. Consulate, Guadalajara, Mexico, October 2003 and November 2002
La Fiesta del Pueblo Annual Fair, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 2002 and 2003
Expo LatinoAmericana, Guadalajara, México, August 2002
Paradise Plaza, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, México, 2000
Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Tepic, Nayarit, 1999 and 2000
Festival Cervantino, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, México, 1997
Primer Feria de la Mexicanidad, Tepic, Nayarit, 1994
Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, 1994
Hotel Costa Azul, San Francisco, Nayarit, México, 1990/1992/1993
Las Fiestas de Cinco de Mayo, San Jose, California, 1991

Welcome to FranciscoLoza.com

Francisco Loza

Welcome - ¡Bienvenido! - to my website. Here you can find information about me and my activities, the special art that I create using yarn (estambre), and the Mexican Huichol traditions that continue to inspire my work and life.

For a long time - too long, really - I have wanted to create a website that contains my work, my activities and my dreams ...finally, I have that to present to you. I hope that you enjoy it, sign up for the newsletter for occasional announcements, and join with me to share my hand-crafted, original art with your friends and family.

Here are few features of FranciscoLoza.com —

Gallery with many of my works, in a variety of colors and styles, organized by themes.
Activities that present and promote my art at galleries, stores and events as well as at other websites.
Services such as tours, workshops and other projects that are in various stages of completion.

Thanks to so many of you for such support and inspiration through the years ...I look forward to your continuing participation in my life's journey.

--- Francisco "Paco" Loza

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