Elizam Escobar

Place: Ponce

Born: 1948

Death: 2021

Biography:

Elizam Escobar was a renowned Puerto Rican art theorist, poet, visual artist, and writer. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1948, he passed away in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2021. During his lifetime, Escobar served a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted as a member of the FALN.

Artistic Career

As a visual artist, Elizam Escobar created several notable paintings that showcased his unique style and political activism. One of his remarkable works is Waiting Room, an oil painting currently housed at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Another notable piece is The Card Game # 2, which can be found at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico.

Influence and Legacy

art has been shaped by several influential artists, including Samuel Sánchez González and Emilio Rosado. Escobar's work can be seen as part of a broader movement to express the island's cultural heritage. His paintings often explored themes related to politics, identity, and social justice.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Some of Elizam Escobar's notable works include:

• Waiting Room, an oil painting from 1993
• The Card Game # 2, an acrylic painting
• Other works can be found at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico

For more information about Elizam Escobar's life and work, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Elizam-Escobar. You can also explore the collections of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico on Wikioo.org, which feature a range of Puerto Rican art and artists. Additionally, you can learn more about other notable artists from Puerto Rico, such as Samuel Sánchez González and Emilio Rosado, on https://Wikioo.org/@/Samuel-Sanchez-Gonzalez and https://Wikioo.org/@/Emilio-Rosado.