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Dionicio Rodriguez
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<p>Dionicio Rodríguez (1891–1955) was a <a href="/facts/Mexico/IT5bwhdh">Mexican</a>-born <a href="/facts/Artist/7kfrXB5P">artist</a> and <a href="/facts/Architect/pv0f9bYq">architect</a> whose work can be seen in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as Washington, D.C., and Mexico City. </p><p>His work is noted for its unique style of <a href="/facts/Concrete/K6whGVNx">concrete</a> construction that imitates <a href="/facts/Wood/z13NpHPl">wood</a>, known as <i><a href="/facts/Faux_Bois/fQaIJLKn">Faux Bois</a></i> (French for <i>false wood</i>). Gates, benches and artificial rock formations were created by the artist to invite visitors to rest or explore the landscape. </p><p>Many of his major works of art are listed in the <a href="/facts/National_Register_of_Historic_Places/leUNvfW6">National Register of Historic Places</a>. </p>