Oswaldo Guyasamn 1919 1999 Where did he come

Oswaldo Guyasamín 1919 -1999

Where did he come from? Born July 6, in Quito, Ecuador Mestizo Background Father was indigenous, Moth er was mestizo. Graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Quito as a sculptor and painter. Had 180 personal exhibitions Green Quito-1948

His Politics Activist- much of his work was in response to political violence. “My painting is to hurt, to scratch and hit inside people’s hearts. To show what Man does against Man. ”-O. G.

More Politics His work deals with anger, grief, violence and social injustice Peers with Gabriel Orozco and Roberta Menchu His work was influenced by "CIA sponsored invasions of Panama and the Dominican Republic", and the tortures and genocide by the dictators of Latin America” Recognized by the Ninth Meeting of Latin American Presidents as an activist against violence and injustice. Supporter of Fidel Castro and the ideals of the Cuban Revolution.

Politics in Paint Series of work – La Edad de La Ira The Age of anger – La Ternura The Age of Tenderness Las Manos De La Protesta Images of Mothers and child, lovers Use of vivid color

La Espera Based off the murder and torture of activist folk singer Victor Jara Left Wing activist Pro-Allende killed by Coup

Themes The Age of Anger Hands and Faces Used to show emotion Color Cool and Warm

On a mural in Congress in Ecuador. It shows past Ecuadorian dictators next to nazis with CIA on their hat. Us tried to cut off economic aid. That “type of bullying was exactly was he was trying to express, and the work remains unchanged”

Exhibition in the US Of Rage and Redemption Febuary 2008 August 2009 Included work from 1937 -1997 80+ images Nepalm-1976

What He left Behind Guayasamin foundation His house and private collection that he opened to the public after he died 800 Pre-colombian sculptures La Capilla Del Hombre Last Project before he passed away Finished in 2002

La Capilla Del Hombre

In Quito, Ecuador Influenced by Incan temples A cultural space dedicated to the indigenous man.

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