Taxidermia Mompiel

Brief history of Antonio Perez Rodríguez.Autodidacta

Self-taught and passionate animal kingdom Antonio Perez is one of the most important taxidermists of the country, proof of this are the awards and recognition that treasures from the beginning of his career in this technique 44 years ago. With only 14 years without any training sculpture begins to sculpt their first animals. An international award and five national awards support the professionalism of this artist who appreciates the constancy and effort as the main keys to success. Natural Santa Fe (Granada), professor of E.G.B. as a profession because after 28 years of teaching leave teaching to devote himself to his only passion and profession is taxidermy. What really has made Antonio Perez is an international leader in its field, are the groups of animals to jump, endowing their wildest movements, defying gravity as if it were snapshots. In this area especially known for works such as the "Stampede" that recreates the flight of 17 ibex joined together and sustained only by the leg of one.