Jose (J.J.) Galicia
Dublin Core
Title
Jose (J.J.) Galicia
Subject
Artist; Occupational
Description
Profile of artist Jose (J.J.) Galicia
Person Item Type Metadata
Occupation
Metal Worker
Biographical Text
Jose Galicia, better known as J.J., was trained as a veterinarian but became a metal worker in commercial building construction after emigrating to the United States. He originally learned the technique of metal embossing, or repujado, from his mother and uses the skills gained through his adopted trade to mark out and assemble his elaborate pieces.
Collection
Citation
“Jose (J.J.) Galicia,” Utah Folk Arts, accessed April 25, 2024, https://utahfolkarts.omeka.net/items/show/252.