Marta Lahens Conde: A Voice of Puerto Rican Identity Through Evocative Oil Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1975, Marta Lahens Conde’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with the rich cultural tapestry and complex history of her homeland. From a young age, she demonstrated an innate sensitivity to color, form, and narrative – qualities that would become hallmarks of her distinctive oil paintings. Initially drawn to counseling and teaching art, particularly in Puerto Rico and Cleveland, Lahens’s experiences as an educator profoundly shaped her approach to creating work that explores them…