Marcelino Bautista Sifuentes

Master Mexican-American Paper Cutter Marcelino Bautista Sifuentes displaying his "La Catrina" papel picado at a venue.

Marcelino Bautista Sifuentes is a Mexican-American artist known for his papel picado (Mexican paper cutting). Sifuentes currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and raised in Los Angeles, California, He began learning his skills later in his adult life. He has been commissioned to create works and give demonstrations for several notable institutions, including the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at the California State University, Los Angeles, the Chicano Resource Center at the California State University, Fullerton, and the Japanese American National Museum.

Exhibitions

As an artist he has participated in multiple collective exhibits including the San Juan Capistrano Regional Library - "Night of the Dead: An Evening at the Graves Gala Event". His work can be found in important private and public collections such as: Dra. Suarez Collection (Chicano Resource Center) California State Fullerton, Milton A. Gordon Collection, Heritage Park Collection, Dra. Ochoa Collection Mount Saint Mary's College, The Santa Ana Zoo Collection & The Japanese American National Museum Collection, among others.

MyPapelPicado.com

Logo

The current logo represents the family organization. The image depicts "El Maestro" in caricature form.

Technology

In October 2011, Mypapelpicado.com incorporated the "Quick Response codes" (QR codes) for all papel picado artwork. Members of the organization implemented the "QR codes" with their papel picado artwork creating a unique blend of modern technology and art. A fan or guest will be able to scan the unique "QR code" with their smart phone, which will then allow the user to have the option to "like" their fan page, share it, or obtain more information about the artist and or piece.

Mypapelpicado.com, which is still in it's infancy set a milestone in October 2011. Through the use of social media to help promote the preservation of the dying art of papel picado, the family organization now spans several countries which share his craft. Such countries include; England, Australia, Canada, Mexico, United State of America to name a few.

Artists

Marcelino has shared the tradition of Mexican paper cutting (papel picado) with friends, family and surrounding communities in Southern California. In recent years, the next generations (Kris Sifuentes, Colleen A. Sifuentes-Gonzalez & Abigail L. Sifuentes) of papel picado artists have followed "El Maestro" in preserving the dying art form.

Master Paper Cutter - Marcelino Bautista Sifuentes

Papel Picado Collection

A custom handmade papel picado that was presented at the 1st Annual, Boyle Heights Farmers Market (Pictured: T.V. Host/Actor -Humberto Luna, Master Paper Cutter -Marcelino Bautista Sifuentes, Primera Taza Coffee House Owner -Juan Romero & 14th District of Los Angeles City Council Member -Jose Huizar).

• Ocelotl (Ocelot) - August 2011
• South Gate High School :: Rams Mascot - August 2011
• Quetzalcoatl (The Feathered Serpent) - August 2011
• Jose Rizal - Phillipine Liberator - July 2011
• Jorge Manzur Foundation, Montebello, California :: Casa De Los Sueno's - July 2011
• Primera Taza Cofee House, Boyle Heights, California :: Farmers Market - July 2011
• (Huehuecoyatl)The God Of Music - 2011
• Dream Act :: Caution - 2011
• Calavera Couple Dancing - 2011
• Spider Monkey - June 2011
• Elephant - June 2011
• Huntington Park High School, :: Spartan Mascot - 2011
• Fiesta - 2011
• Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, California :: Koi Fish - December 2010
• La Catrina -December 2010
• Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs, California :: Las Posada's - December 2010
• California State University Los Angeles, :: Calavera Group "World Arts Day" - October 2010
• St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church, South Gate, California :: Church - September 2010
• California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, California :: Titan - 2010
• California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, California :: Chicano Resource Center Logo- 2010
• Calavera Kitty - 2010
• La Pachanga - 2009
• Eagle,Serpent, Surname - 2009
• Eagle, Serpent, Mexico - 2009

2nd Generation - Kris Sifuentes

Papel Picado Collection

• Aztec Falcon - August 2011
• Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana, California - July 2011
• Aztec Monkey Glyph - June 2011

2nd Generation - Colleen A. Sifuentes-Gonzalez

Papel Picado Collection

3rd Generation - Abigail L. Sifuentes

Papel Picado Collection

• Live Long, Stay Strong - September 2011

References

• The Alhambra Latino Association (ALA). "Dia De Los Muertos-Celebration of Life". Alhambra, California. November 5, 2011.
• Variety Boys & Girls Clubs, "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony". Los Angeles, California. November 3, 2011.
• San Juan Capistrano Regional Library "Night of the Dead: An Evening at the Graves". San Juan Capistrano, California. October 29,2011.
• Oscar De La Hoya High School,"Workshop". Boyle Heights, California. October 28, 2011.
• Huntington Park High School "Spanish Class Demonstrations".Huntington Park, California. October 2011.
• HealthyCal.org. "Café a Hub for Health and Art" - By Robin Urevich. Boyle Heights, California. October 20, 2011.
• "Dia De Los Muertos Fashion & Cultural Show". Buena Park, California. October 8, 2011.
• West Covina Public Library, Covina, California. September 2011.
• Park Santiago, "2nd Annual Summer Concert". Santa Ana, California. August 27, 2011.
• 19th Annual Zoofari Gala. Santa Ana Zoo. August 27, 2011.
• CaminArte Art Exhibit. "Boyle Height's, California". August 12, 2011.
• Jorge Manzur Foundation. "Casa De Los Sueno's". July 24, 2011.
• The California Women Alliance (Network)
• Primera Taza Coffee House. "1 Year Anniversary of the Boyle Height's Farmers Market". July 8, 2011.
• El Cerrito Public Library April 30, 2011.
• South Whittier Public Library, (Friends of the Library). "One World, Many Stories". June 30, 2011.
• Santa Ana Zoo, "Sunsets at the Zoo". Santa Ana, California. June 12, 2011
• Celebrate Day Of The Dead. "Papel Picado Workshops". Interview - March 20, 2011.
• Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs, California. "Children's Day - Life in the 1800's". April 16, 2011.
• OC DREAMers: "Undocumented, Unafraid & Unapologetic". March 10, 2011.
• The Japanese American National Museum "The Oshogatsu Family Festival / New Year Celebration". January 2, 2011.
• Rafu.com News
• L.A. Parent
• California State University, Los Angeles, Luckman Fine Arts Complex. "World Arts Day". October 30, 2010.
• Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs, California. "Las Posada's". December 10, 2010.
• St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church, South Gate, California. "Fiesta Fair". September 19, 2010, 2011.
• The Chicano Resource Center at the California State University, Fullerton 2009.

External links

• The Official Mypapelpicado.com Website
• The Official Facebook Page
• www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com - Demonstrations