The major exhibition of local artist Guadalupe Gaytán’s work was added to the cultural activities and options offered by the destination to residents, national visitors, and international tourists.
Mayor Lizette Tapia Castro, accompanied by the painter Guadalupe Gaytán, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the art exhibition. Accompanied by various dignitaries, they toured the Costa Grande Archaeological Museum, which for this occasion was transformed into an art gallery where 20 works created especially for this exhibition could be admired.
In thanking the attendees, the artist noted that the exhibition was held to commemorate her 20 years dedicated to art, capturing in her work the essence of her origins, La Noria, a representative neighborhood of Zihuatanejo.
In her remarks, Mayor Tapia Castro congratulated Guadalupe Gaytán and emphasized that her work reflects the essence of Zihuatanejo: the sea, the sand, the fishermen, and its people. She noted that over three years, the artist embarked on an inner journey to capture on canvas how she sees, feels, and experiences her community, creating paintings that evoke identification and emotion in viewers.
Special mention was made of the Arte Nativo collective and its founder, Alfredo Tapia, the space from which Guadalupe Gaytán emerged and where new talents from Zihuatanejo continue to develop.
The mayor expressed, in her personal capacity, her admiration for the artist’s contribution and, as the municipal authority, her recognition of the cultural legacy she is leaving for the municipality, which will endure for many years.
During the event, the sales of some of the exhibited works were announced, highlighting that the buyers included local residents, a person from Tuxtla, Guerrero, and a couple of international visitors.
It should be noted that the day before, on Tuesday, the book “Roots and Shades: 20 Years Through the Eyes of Guadalupe Gaytán” was presented to a large audience. Those participating in the event included Guadalupe Gaytán, Mayor Lizette Tapia Castro, writer Paul Medrano, parish priest Víctor Hernández, and the painter Alfredo Tapia, who has been with the artist since her beginnings.
Source: ixtapayzihuatanejo
