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Acrylics on canvas

Fulgencio believes that as an artist he has a responsibility to others. His work must have a purpose. It has to give life and hope. The lines and colors must grace his pieces, and bring joy to the viewer. He uses images of musicians, unicycles, birds, families, children’s toys, flowers and other elements of everyday life to create a sense of community and playfulness.

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sculptures

Fulgencio first experimented in three dimensions in his 2011 Day of the Dead installation at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). These monumental pieces have become a hallmark of his annual work at SAM and have led to further exploration, including a solo sculpture exhibit in 2019 at the Rufino Tamayo Museum in Oaxaca, Mexico.

 
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Works on Paper

Fulgencio continues to enjoy making works on paper, despite dedicating most of his time to his canvasses. His passion early in his career was the woodcut, a technique passed on from his mentor, Professor Shinzaburo Takeda.