Rafael Trelles Martínez: A Poetic Engagement With Myth and Urban Decay Rafael Trelles Martínez (b. 1957) stands as a distinctive voice within Puerto Rican postmodern art, recognized for his striking canvases that grapple with themes of mythology, urban life’s fragmentation, and esoteric explorations—a visual language deeply rooted in Surrealist sensibilities yet imbued with an unwavering commitment to capturing the essence of Puerto Rico's landscape and culture. Born in San Juan, he ascended to prominence as an academic of Academia Puertorriqueña de la Lengua Española in 2019, a testament to…