Luis Tapia (artist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1950
Place of Birth: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Profession: sculptor, wood carver
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Luis Tapia (artist)
- Luis E.
- Tapia is a self-taught artist living in New Mexico best known for his innovative wood carvings that blend the local bulto tradition with contemporary culture and co-founding La Cofradia de Artes y Artesanos Hispanicos with artist Frederico Vigil.
- He has also done major restoration work at churches, including the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos.
- Tapia's awards include an NEA grant in 1980 and a New Mexico Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts in 1996.
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