Didier López Carpio, Oaxacan artist and writer, passes away

Oaxacan artist, writer, and designer Didier López Carpio has passed away at the age of 49. Born in Ciudad Ixtepec, López Carpio was a multidisciplinary creator whose work spanned painting, literature, and graphic design.

He studied Philosophy and Letters at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Graphic Design at the Universidad Mesoamericana de Oaxaca. His artistic career included receiving the ‘Jóvenes Creadores’ scholarship from the Secretaría de Cultura del Estado de Oaxaca in 2004 and 2007, as well as recognition from the Instituto Nacional de la Juventud.

López Carpio was the author of the short story collection ‘Ámbar es la botella’ and contributed to various poetry and literary publications. His work often integrated visual and textual elements, frequently influenced by his experiences and the women in his life. He was scheduled to be buried in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán on September 17.