Biography: Jess Davila
Jess Davila sculpts into life the emotions we associate with Fine Southwestern Art. The most captivating stone creations are chosen by the artist to be interpreted in bronze. Using the shape, color, and texture of stone mediums including marble, alabaster, sandstone, and limestone, while capturing the warmth of the original image, the casting undergoes a unique metamorphosis through the lost wax method and the application of various patinas which add a beauty and dimension to the piece which can only be achieved in bronze.
Born in 1946, Jess Davila spent his formidable years in the beautiful state of Sonora, Mexico. Early on, Jess developed an interest in art. His skills, even as a young child, were considered remarkable. Davila concentrated on cultivating his personal contemporary style. A completely self-taught artist, Davila's experiences with various mediums, allowed him to express and develop the many facets of his artistic talent and added depth to his creative being.
Drawn by the love of the Southwest and the cultural richness of the community, Davila relocated to the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. He draws from the harmonious blend of his romantic Latin heritage, his interpretation of personal remembrances and the beauty that he sees in all things natural to create impressive works in stone.
The award winning artists' heart and soul is apparent in every piece he creates. From the beautiful, serene women to the whimsical dancing bears and proud Native American warriors, Davila's unique stone and bronze interpretations evoke strong emotions from all who have the privilege of viewing them.
Davila has always known that with talent comes responsibility. He not only uses his gift and willingly shares the fruits of his talent with the general public at art shows and in galleries; but he is now giving back to the community from which he came. Jess is using his business savvy and experience in the art world to build an art and cultural center in his birthplace of Huachinera, Sonora, Mexico. His purpose for the center is to inspire the people of this mountain region of the state to find in themselves hidden artistic talents and the joy that creating art of any kind can bring to the creator. Davila’s hope is that the Centro Artistico y Cultural de Huachinera will bring all of the townspeople in the region together to learn all forms of art and will create jobs for the people of his hometown. From the very young to the senior adult, everyone is embracing the idea and all are hungry to learn. Although the center is still in the early stages of development and a building has yet to be constructed, several art classes have already taken place, including painting, ceramics and sculpture. Several fellow artists and members of the art community have donated their time, money and materials to this fine cause. For more information on the art center, or to make a donation of time, money or materials, please visit the web site www.huachinera.com.
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