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PAINTING JOY

The art and life of Fernando llort

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"Author Teddi Ahrens paints a portrait of Fernando Llort, the late, celebrated Salvadoran artist with a brush dipped in love and admiration. The many illustrations of his works add an extra layer of enjoyment to the read."

SARA SHER DAVIDSON, AUTHOR OF "UNDER THE SALVADORAN SUN"

"How many artists invoke their disappearing culture? and transform a village by founding a crafts industry? and inspire a nation to adopt their designs as symbols of their ancient heritage? Painting Joy tells the fascinating story of Fernando Llort who did all of this"

ARCHER HEINZEN, CO-CHAIR, CO PARTNERS OF CAMPESINAS

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MORE ABOUT THE STORY

The author with artist Fernando Llort

August 7, 2018

FUN FACT

The Book Cover of PAINTING JOY, "Photo of En Medio del Pueblo" was painted by Fernando Llort in 2002.

Fernando Llort, National Artist of El Salvador, created his designs by stirring together a bit of fantasy with pre-Columbian images. His paintings represent his dreams of a world in harmony with nature. Recognized world-wide for his art, Fernando transformed a village into a community of artisans, and his images reconnected the people of El Salvador to their ancient past.

Fernando Llort, his worth, with his students, the studio now and his master piece, the facade of the San Salvador cathedral

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