Mexico always present

Mexican Influences in the Work of Christophe Ducoin, Painter Based in Toulouse

For many years, Mexico has held a central place in the artistic journey of Christophe Ducoin. Through his series Mexico Siempre Presente, the artist proudly embraces this visual and spiritual heritage, deeply embedded in his creative practice.

Colorful skulls, religious symbols, popular scenes, and traditional patterns blend with a contemporary aesthetic. This Mexican influence—fully embraced and reinterpreted—flows through his canvas paintings, paper collages, and public space interventions alike.

Based in Toulouse, Christophe Ducoin (also known as El Chuzpo) creates a vibrant body of work where Mexican imagination, graphic energy, and personal commitment intersect. Mexico is always present—not as a mere reference, but as a living, inspiring, and emotional source.

A Dialogue Between Two Cultures

The artist’s work is rooted in a dialogue between his local connection to Toulouse and his deep, personal bond with Mexican culture. This tension between proximity and elsewhere, tradition and invention, fuels a unique, recognizable, and profoundly human artistic production.

Mexico Siempre Presente is as much a declaration of love as it is an artistic manifesto. It reflects the impact of travel, encounters, and visual memory on a constantly evolving body of work.

Artworks, Exhibitions, and Projects

The works presented here are part of various series influenced by Mexico. For any inquiries, collaborations, or exhibitions related to this theme, please contact us here.