Ana Mercedes Hoyos: Google pays tribute to Colombian painter and sculptor with colorful doodle

In honor of a distinguished artist. Google presented one of its classic doodles this Saturday the 17th, this time in memory of one of the most recognized painters in Colombia, Ana Mercedes Hoyos (1942-2004), who would have turned 79 on September 29.

The design of this Doodle presents a fruit still life, combined with tropical colors that capture the cultures and landscapes of the Caribbean, typical of the works of the also sculpture and winner of more than 17 awards, both in his country and abroad.

Ana Mercedes was born into a family of architects in Bogotá, Colombia, and from a very young age she was encouraged to study art history.

He attended Marymount College before studying visual arts at Universidad de los Andes. He first explored more minimalist and abstract styles, which led to his first series Ventanas (Windows).

His work was characterized by the predominance of domestic objects such as doors and windows, still life themes and the palenqueras of Cartagena. With a continuous transition from the abstract to the figurative.

Today, people can appreciate his work at art institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, the United Nations University in Tokyo, the National Museum of Afro-American History and Culture in DC, and the Museum of Bogota of Modern Art.

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