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Felipe Cuchí Coll
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 create intensely textured and visually arresting pieces. Cuchi Coll’s artistic development is intrinsically linked to his Puerto Rican heritage. He began exhibiting his work in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his early explorations of “Trabajos en papel” (Paper Works) at Gale…