It is remarkable when a young talent like that of Erick Mendoza It awakens his interest in the typical traditions of San Miguel, which, rather than seeming stale, take on new energy and color with the vision and freshness typical of his young age.

After being named Youth Ambassador of Cultures and Traditions of Guanajuato, Erick and his incredible team began producing numerous works, among which his grandiloquent mojigangas stand out.

Well, beyond being the typical ones we already know, these specific ones have slightly more grotesque physical aspects, highlighting their large eyes or cheekbones, for example, in addition to combining traditional elements with modern attributes.

Such a case can be best exemplified by describing a farce he made, a kind of self-portrait. It depicts a young man with brown hair, an aquiline nose, and an enthusiastic expression, dressed in a painter's overalls, holding a McDonald's French fries.

This kind of contrast between ancient and respected craftsmanship with contemporary touches like a taste for junk food is what gives Erick's creations a life of their own.

Well, for the Ambassador of Culture, the same Mojigangas In addition to being a festive element, they are responsible for scaring away bad energies and bad vibes that could follow the town, thus freeing its passage from all evil.

And it was from a young age that Erick developed his creativity, lacking the financial resources to attend cartonería workshops of great masters like Hermes Arroyo. With the support of his family and his grandmother, he found other ways beyond the typical and conventional routes to develop as an artist.

Since the traditional route is sometimes not the best way to achieve an individual voice as a creator, the young man did not rest until he studied at the Allende Institute and earned his Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, where he was able to gain knowledge from teachers who were not shy about their expertise, as well as meet young colleagues eager to create new things. 

Many would think that both visions of tradition are at odds with youth, but this is not the case with the belief in generational change, in which Erick firmly believes and for which he fights every day to obtain the opportunity to continue defending the beautiful traditions of San Miguel and to create from them...