Grupo De Bestias 1988 60x51 Early Work - Huge
Carlos Loarca
Original Painting : Acrylic on Paper
Size : 50x41 in | 127x104 cm
Framed : 60x51 in | 152x130 cm
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Year1988
Hand Signed
Condition Excellent
Framed with GlassBlack Leather Frame With Ivory Border
Purchased fromGallery 1990
Certificate of AuthenticityLawrence Galleries
LID119067
Carlos Loarca - Guatemala
Art Brokerage: Carlos Loarca Guatemalan Artist: b. 1937. Carlos Loarca was born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala in 1937, and moved to San Francisco' s Mission District in 1956. Loarca was a founding member of GalerÃa de la Raza and worked closely with the GalerÃa during its early years. Loarca was the director of the art gallery at the Mission Cultural Center and was the gallery director at SOMARTS. Loarca has been painting for over five decades. His work is based on the tradition of the Maya Indian which infuses the bright vibrant colors of nature. He first started doing murals with elementary school children in San Francisco which were followed by well known murals on San Francisco's Mission Cultural Center and General Hospital. His most unique murals were with homeless children in the garbage dumps of Guatemala City, Honduras, the former USSR, and New Mexico. Loarca's communicative masterpieces infuses bright Mayan colors with Guatemalan mythology. His muse, El Cadejo, comes alive in his work which has developed into a parallel of Loarca's life. Painting has allowed for healing to occur in Loarca's life as he has overcome his addiction. Loarca's creations have been featured around the world and his influence can be felt by allowing his unique artistic perspective to be found in everyday living. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.