I love the way Takeda paints the female form with reverence and humour and respect. This was a really interesting post, Jeanine, I knew nothing of this artist and his influence. Thank you.
Yasmin, so glad to hear it! I think he has hunkered down in Oaxaca and just produced and taught, for decades! I’d never heard of him either and many comments say the same. I just had to post so many paintings bc he’s so diverse!!
This was fascinating, Jeanine. I have never heard of Takeda before, but his paintings are amazing. It's also interesting to learn about someone from another country whose life was transformed by Mexico!
The retrospective currently on in Querétaro was so impressive. I got to see many of the art works you show in your essay. Thank you for providing more context.
You are so lucky to have seen that retrospective Claire! It must have been incredible. I truly am so impressed by his ability as artist to shape-shift so much in his style. Are some of his works murals or mural size. From the photos they look big. Also am glad I happened to choose some from the retrospective you saw.
I love his work! It’s easy for me to see how Mexico inspired him, especially Oaxaca. I always feel so alive when I am there and I really have to stop buying so much folk art! Since 2012 I have been there 7-8 times I think. My dream was to spend winters there, but after November 5th, all that changed. I don’t know where we will end up. I hope it will be someplace as inspiring as Mexico.
Wonderful to learn about a new to me Mexican artist. His work is magical and I hope he has many more years ahead of him. I’m interested in Mexican art as I had the privilege of having a family friend of my grandparents who had sat for Diego Rivera in Mexico City in the 1950’s and had the painting in her living room. I adored that painting but after she passed away, it was sold at auction to a private collector. I’ll be looking for more of your writing on this topic.
Thanks for reading and that’s incredible about your personal experience with a Rivera painting. Mexico artists are inspiring to me. Maybe bc murals are part of their DNA, and I love murals. Glad you’re along for the read, thank you.
Congrats on your kederboard standing, you absolutely deserve it, and I'm honored to share your journey. Thanks for this deep dive on Takeda, I fell in love with his art when you posted that painting of the two women embroidering. His use of color and his ability to make his subject matter evoke intense emotions draws me to his works. I'm looking forward to your new series, keep up the excellent work!
What an extraordianary story! I've lived in Japan for 23 years, after having traveled all over Mexico in 1999. I've been doing Mayan astrology from here, but online to English speakers. It was heartwarming to hear of the way that Takeda-San treats his students like his children, because that's very Japanese. I can't help but wonder what his Mayan birthday is! Or your, Jeanine!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your input and so glad you enjoyed the paintings and the overview of a remarkable artist. So cool you are a Mayanist! That is fabulous to hear. I write about them in my Stack. I’ll send you a DM re birth sign, etc. (I don’t know Takeda’s, just his year, 1935). Saludos!!
What an incredible artist and teacher. I have never heard of him, even though I love Oaxaca. Have probably seen many of his pieces and thought they were all by different artists. Thank you maestro, and thank you amiga!!
Wow! Great compilation for those thinking of taking the leap!
I love the way Takeda paints the female form with reverence and humour and respect. This was a really interesting post, Jeanine, I knew nothing of this artist and his influence. Thank you.
Yasmin, so glad to hear it! I think he has hunkered down in Oaxaca and just produced and taught, for decades! I’d never heard of him either and many comments say the same. I just had to post so many paintings bc he’s so diverse!!
Thanks for restack @Tinashe D. Ndhlovu!
Extraordinary work, Jeanine. New to us, too!
This was fascinating, Jeanine. I have never heard of Takeda before, but his paintings are amazing. It's also interesting to learn about someone from another country whose life was transformed by Mexico!
He truly is an immensely talented artist. The number of styles he encompasses in his work amazed me.
The retrospective currently on in Querétaro was so impressive. I got to see many of the art works you show in your essay. Thank you for providing more context.
You are so lucky to have seen that retrospective Claire! It must have been incredible. I truly am so impressed by his ability as artist to shape-shift so much in his style. Are some of his works murals or mural size. From the photos they look big. Also am glad I happened to choose some from the retrospective you saw.
Thanks for restack @Patrick Leggett
I love his work! It’s easy for me to see how Mexico inspired him, especially Oaxaca. I always feel so alive when I am there and I really have to stop buying so much folk art! Since 2012 I have been there 7-8 times I think. My dream was to spend winters there, but after November 5th, all that changed. I don’t know where we will end up. I hope it will be someplace as inspiring as Mexico.
His work is fun, colorful, inspiring and beautiful. Glad you enjoy!
His color use is so joyful!
It really is. Lots of pastels, bright colors.
Wonderful to learn about a new to me Mexican artist. His work is magical and I hope he has many more years ahead of him. I’m interested in Mexican art as I had the privilege of having a family friend of my grandparents who had sat for Diego Rivera in Mexico City in the 1950’s and had the painting in her living room. I adored that painting but after she passed away, it was sold at auction to a private collector. I’ll be looking for more of your writing on this topic.
Thanks for reading and that’s incredible about your personal experience with a Rivera painting. Mexico artists are inspiring to me. Maybe bc murals are part of their DNA, and I love murals. Glad you’re along for the read, thank you.
Congrats on your kederboard standing, you absolutely deserve it, and I'm honored to share your journey. Thanks for this deep dive on Takeda, I fell in love with his art when you posted that painting of the two women embroidering. His use of color and his ability to make his subject matter evoke intense emotions draws me to his works. I'm looking forward to your new series, keep up the excellent work!
Now it’s working!
I am going to DM you. Maybe that will stick. I just got back from being away and am trying to catch up, so that may happen tomorrow!
Trying to comment back, my MAC keeps dropping my writing!
Lederboard...typo
Oops, thanks!
What an extraordianary story! I've lived in Japan for 23 years, after having traveled all over Mexico in 1999. I've been doing Mayan astrology from here, but online to English speakers. It was heartwarming to hear of the way that Takeda-San treats his students like his children, because that's very Japanese. I can't help but wonder what his Mayan birthday is! Or your, Jeanine!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your input and so glad you enjoyed the paintings and the overview of a remarkable artist. So cool you are a Mayanist! That is fabulous to hear. I write about them in my Stack. I’ll send you a DM re birth sign, etc. (I don’t know Takeda’s, just his year, 1935). Saludos!!
Thanks for restack @That Beezley Woman
Showing his appreciation for the country that received him! And I think we're all grateful, stunning work. In glad the story had a happy ending 🩵
Yes!!!
What an incredible artist and teacher. I have never heard of him, even though I love Oaxaca. Have probably seen many of his pieces and thought they were all by different artists. Thank you maestro, and thank you amiga!!
It’s so true, Jennifer. That’s why I included so many of his paintings! When I first saw his art I had to google him, and realized he has many styles.
What a gift!
Truly, he is so gifted and prolific and still going strong!
Thanks for restack Douglas!