Luis Potosi (1937)
1937-09-20San Antonio de Ibarra, EcuadorEcuador
Luis Potosi
Luis Potosi, full name Luis Aníbal Potosí Suárez, is a modernist sculptor from Ecuador known for his abstract carved wood sculptures.
Potosí studied at the Daniel Reyes Institute of Fine Arts, where he honed his knowledge of art and specialized in sculpture. He graduated in 1957 and founded his own studio school, where he taught more than a hundred craftsmen.
The sculptor's work has gained a place in the cultural sphere of Ecuadorian society, contributing to the development and promotion of tourism in the country. Luis Potosi has exhibited in various cities in America and Europe.
Date and place of birt: | 20 september 1937, San Antonio de Ibarra, Ecuador |
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Nationality: | Ecuador |
Period of activity: | XX, XXI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Genre: | Portrait sculpture, Portrait |
Art style: | Abstract art, Modern art, Post War Art, Contemporary art |
Medium: | Wood |