Alejandro Colunga Animal Paintings
Mexican, b. 1948
Alejandro Colunga Marín (b. December 11, 1948, Guadalajara, Jalisco) is a self-taught Mexican artist celebrated for his vivid, fantastical prints, paintings and sculptures. He was initially trained aas an architect and also studied music and anthropology—but chose to pursue art independently, drawing on folklore, surrealist traditions, and immersive life experiences
Over a career spanning five decades, Colunga has exhibited across the Americas and Europe since 1968. His pieces are acquired by major institutions like the Museo Amparo (Puebla), San Antonio Museum of Art, Nassau County Museum of Art, and publicly installed in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Recognized with awards such as the Minerva a las Artes (1988), Jalisco a las Artes (1994), and an architecture prize for “La Sala de los Magos,” his work continues to be a beloved synthesis of Mexican cultural identity, theatricality, and magical realism .
His art remains an enduring celebration of imagination, inviting audiences into a surreal world where art, function, folklore, and fantasy collide.1
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Artist: Alejandro Colunga
Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa
By Alejandro Colunga
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alejandro Colunga, Mexican (1948 - )
Title: Malabarista Haciendo su Acto Sobre un Helado de Fresa
Year: 1975
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r.
Size: 48 in. x 63 in....
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1970s Surrealist Alejandro Colunga Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Alejandro Colunga animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Alejandro Colunga animal paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alejandro Colunga in oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1970s and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Alejandro Colunga animal paintings, so small editions measuring 63 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joseph Broghammer, Kat Silver, and Rudolf Kosow.

