Felipe Cuchi Coll: A Surrealist Vision of Puerto Rican Identity Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1950, Felipe Cuchi Coll’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of blending traditional folklore with surrealist sensibilities. His work isn't merely decorative; it’s a vibrant, often unsettling, commentary on Puerto Rican society, steeped in symbolism and layered with social critique. Initially drawn to graphic design – a skill honed at the School of Visual Arts in New York – Cuchi Coll found his true voice through painting, utilizing techniques inherited from his design background to creat…