ARTIST PROFILE

 

In his paintings, Maurás presents his proposed philosophy of time in relation to space manifesting itself through a landscape, which interprets the metaphor of the Creation. It urges the spectator to question its own existence as a result of the message the painter conveys and the way that this message is conveyed. His carefully wrought technique of transparency generates very deep personal emotions as well as his works of velatura combined with touches of pastosity. The harmony in his compositions, with apparent simplicity but complex in its rendition and the sensation of open space and chromatic variations induce the spectator into a pleasant but challenging experience inciting them to go deeper and comprehend the magic of the Creation.

 

Myrna Rodríguez Vega
AICA International Association of Art Critics

 

 

Edwin Maurás works of acrylic place the spectator in a point facing between existence and non-existence. Most of his canvas shows lineal proportions with horizons in different levels captivating the contemplator’s gaze beyond visible reality. Maurás resorts to thermal zones so that the optical impulse accelerates before entering an area of unperturbed pleasantness. The image of cosmology activates the mind and further merits continuing analyses.

 

José A. Pérez Ruiz

 

 

 

"El Popular al atardecer"

Acrylic on Linen, 66"x 66", 2011

"Atardecer en Arizona I y II"

Acrylic on Linen, 64" x 88" (diptych), 2011

"Reflejos Metálicos"

Acrylic on Linen, 60"x 60", 2011

"Atardecer desde el otro lado de la Laguna del Condado"

Acrylic on Linen, 54"x 54", 2011

"Tormenta de arena en el VIAD Tower"

Acrylic on Linen, 64"x 56", 2011

 

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Born in Puerto Rico. Edwin Maurás completed his Bachelor Degree in Drawing, Painting and Sculpture at the University of Puerto Rico in 1970 and graduated in New York University with a Master Degree in Painting, Sculpture and Art Education. His interest in landscapes began in the early 70's when he had the individual exhibition "Song to Quebrada Grande" at the Museum of the University of Puerto Rico in which one of the works presented won the UNESCO First Prize in Painting. Maurás creates unique textures and color transparencies representing his take on dawns, dusks, fogs and storm clouds in a peculiar way.

 

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2007

  • "Paisajes en Cuatro Tiempos" "Lanscapes in Four Times"- Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2005

  • “Atmósferas II” “Atmospheres II”, Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2003

  • “Atmósferas” “Atmospheres”, Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2000

  • “Canto a Quebrada Grande III -30 Años de Paisaje” “Song to the Great Stream III”, Museo de las Américas, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1989

  • Pat’s Frame Gallery, Winter Spings, Orlando, Florida

1982

  • Casablanca - Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1980

  • “Canto a Quebrada Grande” “Song to the Great Stream” - Museo de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1974

  • Santiago Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1973

  • Museo de Bellas Artes, Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1973,72

  • Santiago Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Selection

 

 

2011

  • "Epísteme y Creación II ¿Fantasía o Investigación?"- General Library, University of Puerto Rico

  • "Epísteme y Creación I¿Fantasía o Investigación?"- Education Faculty, University of Puerto Rico

  • "Re-imaginando la Investigación a través de la Plástica: una reflexión de mi obra desde las miradas de mis colegas" - University of Puerto Rico

2010

  • "Trayectoria del Surfing en Puerto Rico"- Museo de Arte e Historia de Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

  • Chistmas Group Show- Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2009

  • "Pensamientos Circulares" "Circular Thoughts"- Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2008

  • "Mini Series"- Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2007

  • "De Rojo en Biaggi & Faure" "Biaggi & Faure in Red"- Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2006

  • Painting, Sculpture and Ceramics: Recent Works of Represented Artists - Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2005

  • Christmas Group Show - Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

  • Merrill Lynch Puerto Rico Art Week 2005 - Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

  • VII Collective Exposition - Research Congress- Education Faculty, University of Puerto Rico

2004

  • Christmas Group Show - Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

  • III/XVI Summer Group Show - Biaggi & Faure Fine Art, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico

2003

  • Inaugural Exhibition, Permanent Collection of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico, Santurce, Puerto Rico

  • 100 Years of History, Art and Teaching 1903-2000, Museo de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1984

  • First Congress of Abstract Artists - Arsenal de La Puntilla, Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1984

  • UNESCO Hall of Paintings, Museo de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1974,73

  • Eleven Puerto Rican Painters - Ibero Club, Bonn, Germany

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Selection

 

  • Museo de la Universidad de Puerto Rico

  • Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico

  • Museo de Arte de Aguadilla

  • Pinoteca Inter American University of Puerto Rico

  • Ateneo Puertorriqueño

  • Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

  • Westernbank

  • Citibank

  • Caribe Hilton

  • IBEC Realty Co.

Edwin Maurás has been recognized in several important art publications such as "Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico" "Dictionary of Contemporary Artists"- Leipzig, Germany, "Clásicos de Puerto Rico Encyclopedia" and at the " Catálogo de la Colección del Ateneo Puertorriqueño".

 

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Selection

 

 

2006

  • Invited to participate at VI Congreso Internacional de Creatividad, René Descartes University, Paris, France

2003

  • His painting Homenaje a Malevich was selected to be part of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico permanent collection

1980

  • UNESCO First Prize in Painting

1974

  • Second Contest of Paintings and Engravings, Honorable Mention in Painting - United Federal Savings, Puerto Rico

1973

  • First Contest of Paintings and Engravings, Honorable Mention in Painting

  • United Federal Savings, Puerto Rico Selected by UNESCO Puerto Rican Association to represent Puerto Rico in the Eleven Puerto Rican Painters Exposition at the Ibero Club in Bonn, Germany

1970

  • First Prize in Painting - IBEC Realty Co., Puerto Rico

1969

  • Ateneo Christmas Festival Painting First Prize, San Juan, Puerto Rico

1968

  • Honorable Mention in “Drawing at the Ateneo Puertorriqueño Christmas Festival”, San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Student of Fine Arts Association of Puerto Rico First Prize in Painting

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