a puerto rican artist's brief yet vibrant journey carlos collazo, a multifaceted artist from ponce, puerto rico, left an indelible mark on the art world despite his short career spanning from 1956 to 1990. as a painter, illustrator, ceramist, and graphic designer, collazo's work embodies the rich cultural heritage of his homeland. early life and education collazo's artistic journey began with studying architecture at auburn university in alabama. he later honed his skills in printmaking, photoengraving, drawing, and ceramics at the students art league of san juan. this diverse educational bac…