Lorenzo Homar

Lorenzo Homar

Lorenzo Homar (1917 –2004) was a renowned Puerto Rican graphic artist, lithographer, and painter. Homar's work was characterized by its vibrant and daring use of color, form and technique. He is best known for his series titled Puerto Rican Identity which was an exploration of Puerto Rican culture. Additionally, he has left an impressive body of work that includes abstract paintings, etchings, lithographs and frescoes. His most renowned pieces include “Into the Labyrinth”, “Realidad”, “Choices” and “Meeting the Ancient Ones”, the latter of which is a lithograph mural that is located in the lobby of the Puerto Rican Museum of Art in Puerto Rico. Homar's works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and institutions and are held in many private collections. He was a member of the Academy of San Carlos, a recognized institution by the Mexican government. Homar was awarded the National Culture award by the president of Mexico in 2004 and was designated a cultural ambassador to the United State in 2002.

Lorenzo Homar, Puerto Rican artist, painter, graphic artist, lithographer, lithograph mural, Puerto Rican Museum of Art, National Culture award, Academy of San Carlos, Mexican government, Intothe Labyrinth, Realidad, Choices, Meeting the Ancient Ones, abs

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