The pictorial exhibit ‘I, Jofra’ is currently on display at the Municipal House of Culture until July 31. Me, Paco ‘by the painters Jose Francisco Diaz Navarro’ Jofra ’, who are remembered for their contributions to contemporary art in Jaen.
The two artists, both born in the Northern Countryside and closely connected to Andujar, were of great importance in the province as well as in Spain because of the recognition they received and their exhibitions. Juan Francisco Cazalilla, the Councilor for Culture of the Andujar City Council stated that the exhibition was receiving a tremendous reception due to the quality of the paintings as well as the close relationship that they had with Andujar. The exhibition is based upon Santiago de Cordoba’s art criticism. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Jose Francisco Diaz ‘Jofra, the Marmolejo painter. The City Council of his hometown is organising various commemorative activities.
Farmers
Rafael Valdivia was happy to see the work of Jofra revealed by the Culture of the Marmolejo City Council. “He was a genius and very charismatic person and painted the peasants of Marmolejo,” he said. He said that he had painted many landscapes in Jaen. He said that the exhibition might end in Jaen.
Antonio Salas, the arjonero from which Francisco Criado Sola was conceived, is the curator of this exhibit. <>. He noted that the paintings are reminiscent of Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Naive art.
