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GALLERY HALL

In the Gallery Hall are showcased artists that use a wide range of techniques to depict nature, animals, and their imagination. All are Puerto Rican and range in age from mid 30’s to late 90’s. One of the first teachers of watercolor in the island, and still living, watercolorists of Puerto Rico, Lourdes Gomez; depicting nature and sites of Puerto Rico. She is known for her details and strokes with vibrant colors. A master of watercolor. It is important to note that it is rare to find her pieces in the art market.

Included are up and coming artists like Seil Roman, Lilian Colon, and Sofia. In the art by Seil, he plays with colors, techniques, and gender; his depiction of saints, hen, rooster, and nature come to live in vibrant colors by using a mix of oil, acrylic, sand, and chalk. La gallo and La gallina, why not? Animals could also be gender non-confirming!

In the art by Sofia, an up and coming transgender artist, depicts her imagination using nature, history, and iconic figures. Self-taught, Sofia paints her dreams, and her imagination of the female figure.