Fiesta Dancers by Luis Jimenez
Born in El Paso, the son of Mexican immigrants, Luis Jimenez (1940-2006), was one of the great American artists of the 20th century. "Fiesta Dancers" is a tribute to the folkloric jarabe dance of Mexico. Whether depicting steel workers, farmers, or, in this case, dancers, Jimenez celebrates the un-idealized, the cotidienne. This work's colorful and muscular figures are typical of Jimenez' energetic style.