Nicholas de Jesus was born in the indigenous "NAHUA" community of Alto Balsas in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. As a child, he learned from his father the art of painting on bark paper (amate), depicting the life of prehispanics, "Los Tiacuilos."

As time passed, Nicholas' traditional work of town fiestas, ceremonies, etc. changed to a different style influenced by travel and living in other parts of the world.

While living in the United Stated (1989-1994) he captured the life of Chicago and problems of immigrants in general. Nicholas had his first exhibition in the Alianza Francesca in Palacio, D.F. Mexico in 1978.

He has exhibited in various cultural centers in Chicago:

Mexican Fine Art Center
Chicago Cultural Center
Northwestern University
Museum of Science and Industry

In 2002 he was invited to show his work in Paris in the "Parc de la Villete", and in 2003 he was invited again to Paris to the exposition "Dia de los Muertos" for the association of La Estampa (engravings) and Arte Popular.

His work will preserve for the world a knowledge and appreciation of the traditions, beliefs and way of life in his Nahua town.

For more information and pricing on these pieces contact Silver Mangini at silvermx@mcn.org