10 Facts About Rodolfo Morales

Rodolfo Morales was a Mexican painter, who incorporated elements of magic realism into his work.

Rodolfo Morales graduated as a drawing teacher and began a 32-year career as an art teacher at Escuela Nacional Preparatoria, a position he held from 1953 until 1985.

Rodolfo Morales liked his works and suggested a trade: a piece of sculpture for a painting.

In 1975 with Rodolfo Morales approaching 50, he was persuaded by Cabrera to hold his first mainstream solo exhibition at the Casa de las Campanas Art Gallery in Cuernavaca.

Rodolfo Morales ensured that much of the restoration work done was by local women who, by developing skills, were able to later find employment elsewhere.

Rodolfo Morales died on January 30,2001, at the age of 75 in Oaxaca from pancreatic cancer.

Rodolfo Morales's remains were placed in his restored Convent of Santo Domingo, in Ocotlan, Oaxaca.

Rodolfo Morales' work has been described as dream-like, fertile and heavily based in folklore.

Rodolfo Morales's style is influenced by Maria Izquierdo and French painter Marc Chagall.

The work of the Rodolfo Morales Foundation continues today attempting to preserve the heritage of Oaxaca and fostering the arts.