Born in the agricultural community of Dulce Nombre de Cartago, Costa Rica in January 1946, Max Rojas began studying painting in 1965 with Professor Marco Aurelio Aguilar. In 1967 he enrolled in Bellas Artes of the University of Costa Rica and has since gained a reputation for producing exciting work. Realism the most noticeable factor in Rojas’ interpretation of his surroundings, the subject matter is evident.However his abstract paintings stand out as being conscious of space, surface, and color. In either style, the images are always vigorous, energy-charged renditions of his beautiful country. The viewer is able to feel the humidity of the swollen clouds, the crispness of the first stream of light after the storm breaks, swirling hues as if caught in nature’s phenomena. Rojas, besides being a capable painter, has the unique ability to become totally overwhelmed by his environment. This type of personal involvement produces art full of activity; be it conceptual or physical. Rojas, one of Costa Rica’s established watercolorists has works in an impressive number of collections throughout the world. Max Rojas, a long-time art instructor, gives classes full-time at his studio in Escazú. He is known not only for his excellence as an artist, but as a teacher. Shown here is Waterfall, 57 x 76 cm., $750 |
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