Martinez, Mirna 1989-05-24
Mirna Martinez, a native of Mexico City, discusses her developing career as an artist and musician in Mexico and at Texas Tech.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Mirna Martinez
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: May 24, 1989
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Biographical information,
b: Mexico City, 1950,
1975—move to small Mexican town,
Teaching experience,
Awakening to art and music,
Small town freedom,
Early interest in art and music,
Study of music,
Guitar,
Discovery of artistic talent,
Opportunity to study at Texas Tech,
Origins of ideas for art,
Woodcarving,
Lithographs,
Her artistic style,
Realism,
Feeler,
Natural talent,
Artistic expression,
Her feelings,
Opinion of Lubbock,
Tranquility,
No distractions,
Weather,
Children,
Opinion of Lubbock,
Language,
Adaptability,
Language difficulties.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1950-1989
Bulk Dates: 1975-1980
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