1936 - 2018

Ključne informacije

  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Died: 2018
  • Nationality: Guatemala
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Top-ranked work: Rituals

The Life and Legacy of Elmar Rojas

Elmar René Rojas Azurdia was a Guatemalan painter and architect born in Sacatepéquez. Before dedicating himself to the fine arts, he practiced as an architect. His artistic education was extensive, spanning several countries as he studied in Guatemala, Spain, France, and Italy. Beyond his creative practice, Rojas was a significant figure in his nation's cultural administration, serving as the first Minister of Culture and Sports under the government of Vinicio Cerezo. He was also responsible for funding Guatemala's Ministry of Culture.

His work is often described as expressive of magical realism or wonderful reality. This concept, sometimes referred to as the "wonderful real," explores a boundary state where the miracles of day-to-day reality become evident, presenting revelations that seem to belong to dreams rather than reality. His art seeks to decipher the composite order of reality, drawing from the reservoir of the Guatemalan mestizo and the culture of his homeland.

Recognition and Artistry

Throughout his career, Rojas received numerous international accolades for his contributions to art. His notable awards include:

His artistic presence is felt in various global cities through numerous exhibitions. One of his recognized works, Rituals (1995), is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Vprašanja in odgovori

Kje se je rodil/a Elmar Rojas in v kateri državi?

Elmar Rojas se je rodil/a v mestu Sacatepéquez v državi Guatemala.

Ali obstaja pregled vseh motivov, ki jih je Elmar Rojas naslikal?

Delo umetnika Elmar Rojas lahko raziskujete po temah na njegovi strani Atlas motivov.

V katerem zgodovinskem obdobju je delal/a Elmar Rojas?

Elmar Rojas je deloval v obdobju Modern. To obdobje umetnikovo dejavnost umešča v zgodovinski okvir.

Kje lahko vidim barvni profil del Elmar Rojas?

Genom palete umetnika Elmar Rojas je stran, ki predstavlja barvni profil celotnega umetniškega dela tega avtorja.

Preiztočite svoj pogled

Pri vsakem vprašanju je na voljo le eden pravilen odgovor.

Vprašanje 1:
In which country was Elmar Rojas born?
Vprašanje 2:
What was Elmar Rojas's profession before studying art?
Vprašanje 3:
Which award did Rojas receive in Madrid, Spain in 1989?
Vprašanje 4:
Elmar Rojas served as the first Minister of what under the government of Vinicio Cerezo?
Vprašanje 5:
In which year was the work 'Rituals' in our catalog created?