Biography
Napoleon Aguilera is a graduate of the ITESO School of Architecture, and currently lives and works in Guadalajara, Mexico. Aguilera's artistic practice thrives on a deep engagement with materials, regional idiosyncrasies, and dynamic collaboration with various craftspeople. His passion for artisan disciplines drives him to continually experiment with production methodologies and establish connections with new agents, exploring their unique codes and practices. Aguilera’s work often employs humor and double meanings as strategies to introduce speculative discussions on an eclectic range of topics, from cockfighting and criminal slang to the viral nature of rumors on the web. His creations emphasize precision and craftsmanship, resulting in strikingly detailed objects, drawings, and performative actions that resonate with both wit and meticulous formal execution.
Napoleon Aguilera is a graduate of the ITESO School of Architecture, and currently lives and works in Guadalajara, Mexico. Aguilera's artistic practice thrives on a deep engagement with materials, regional idiosyncrasies, and dynamic collaboration with various craftspeople. His passion for artisan disciplines drives him to continually experiment with production methodologies and establish connections with new agents, exploring their unique codes and practices. Aguilera’s work often employs humor and double meanings as strategies to introduce speculative discussions on an eclectic range of topics, from cockfighting and criminal slang to the viral nature of rumors on the web. His creations emphasize precision and craftsmanship, resulting in strikingly detailed objects, drawings, and performative actions that resonate with both wit and meticulous formal execution.