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Born 1970 in Veracruz, Mexico, Amador Lobato is a talented artist whose work focuses on the equestrian world. Mainly producing sculptures, he masters the techniques of metalwork. His pieces are not only proof of craftmanship virtue, but of a deep understanding of horse nature and movement. Always in search of motion, his sculptures express the concept of animation, which is why people frequently approach them as if they are living horses. He inherited the love for horses from his family. Star�ng as a wrangler at a very young age, Amador eventually moved his riding interests to a whole different sphere: classical dressage. It is here, where he was able to work with mul�ple horse breeds. He also developed his skills as a farrier. Amador, recalls this period of his life as a �me in which he had a lot of fun as well as many valuable learning experiences. For many years, he was involved in the produc�on of various equestrian performance shows; this is probably where he gained part of his charm and willingness to be the center of a�en�on. Amador now prefers Endurance riding, which he has been prac�cing for over a decade.
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Amador started producing ar�s�c works as a hobby. It all started with his enjoyment in combing out his horse’s mane and tail – a prac�ce he found very relaxing. It was common for him to find pieces of baling wire stuck in their hair. Annoyed by the quan�ty of this useless material, he bent the wire and immediately glimpsed the beginning of a horse form, which he then adventured to model fully. Star�ng off with small desk pieces, he transi�oned into creating life size figures made from used horseshoes. This evolu�on was indeed a difficult process. It was a �me of self-doubt for a
shy and untrained ar�st and he ques�oned whether it would be possible to make such a big (and heavy) piece, all from used horseshoes. Whilst he benefited from his knowledge as blacksmith and farrier, it was clear to Amador he needed help, so he found a welder from whom he learnt the techniques to create such a piece. His first piece alluded to the endearing Flash Flame: a mare with whom Amador had won many rides. This sculpture was a turning-point in his career. Subsequently many people began commissioning enough of his work that he was able to make the art his profession. Flash Flame was in this sense, his lucky charm. This exponen�al growth was due to the friends, rela�onships and opportuni�es the horse world grants. Thanks to these connec�ons, Amador has also been able to work abroad in places like Spain, Costa Rica and the USA and he has had pieces that have been exported to Uruguay, Italy, Guatemala, Belgium and the UK. For Informa�on and orders contact Julieta Bravo 726-229-5471 Look on Facebook Jose Amador Lobato Juarez
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