Untitled work by Jesus Mariano Leuus (TX/MX, 1948-2008), signed, dated 1965, acrylic/oil on board, framed - 23" x 27"
 
Jesus Mariano Leuus was born in El Paso, Texas. At the age of 14 he and his family immigrated to Mexico.He entered The International Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City. He studied painting and sculpture under the guidance of Augustine Lazo, Rodrigues Lozano, Orozco Romero and Alfredo Zalce. Inspired greatly by the ancient designs of the Aztecs and Mayans, Leuus developed a distinctive style, based on ancient history. It's been said that Leuus painted monumental figures to express love, sadness, the rich and the poor, and life and death. Working preferably on masonite and linen, Leuus composed his rich colors by hand mixing the acrylic pigment. He used a marble dust mixed with the acrylic paint to achieve texture. His recognizable style reflects a well balanced composition of minimalized color, lines and figures. Leuus has exhibited in many cities across the United States such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Tucson and Miami. He also had exhibitions in Spain, Canada and Venezuela.