Araujo Carlos Fernando Corrales

Carlos was born on 21 August 1988 in Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico. After completing primary and secondary school, he began upper secondary education but was unable to finish his studies. At the age of 21, he sustained a neck injury at the C5–C6 vertebrae, which left him quadriplegic.

Four months after the accident, through rehabilitation therapy, Carlos regained some mobility and sensitivity in his upper body, though movement in his hands and legs remained impaired. His life took a positive turn when he met Brenda, the president of an association for people with disabilities, who invited him to join a painting workshop designed for disabled artists. There he met teachers Martha and Lidia, a mouth painter and VDMFK Student Member, who encouraged him to explore mouth painting.

Since January 2012, Carlos has participated regularly in mouth painting classes for different groups, and since early 2013, he has taken private lessons with Martha. His commitment and progress have been remarkable, leading to multiple exhibitions where his artwork has been warmly received.