Olga Albizu
| Olga Albizu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Olga Albizu Rosaly |
| Born | 1924 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | 30 July 2005 New York City, United States |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Field | Painting |
| Training | University of Puerto Rico |
| Movement | Abstract Expressionist |
| Influenced by | Esteban Vicente, Hans Hofmann |
| Awards |
2nd Prize, Ateneo Puertorriqueño, Puerto Rico |
Olga Albizu Rosaly (1924–2005) was an abstract expressionist painter.
Life
Albizu was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she studied painting with the Spanish painter Esteban Vicente from 1943 till 1947. She received a B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico in 1946. She moved to New York City on a fellowship for post-graduate work at the Art Students League in 1948. After that, she did further studies in Europe at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. Later, she spent a year painting in the Provence, like painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne had done before her. In 1953 she returned to New York.[1]
Her works have been used in the artwork of various record covers, including a number of albums by Stan Getz.[2]
Albizu Rosaly is honored at Ponce's Park of the Illustrious Ponce Citizens.[3]
References
- ^ Olga Albizu artist profile at Biaggi Faure Fine Art
- ^ "Rhythm Divine - Corcovado". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ Plastic Arts. TravelPonce. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
