María Helena García Brunel (Rivera, Uruguay, April 9, 1917 - Florida, Uruguay, July 25, 1996) was an Uruguayan painter also known as Helena Brunel. She was a member of the Taller Torres García art group and participated in the creation of the murals of the Saint Bois Hospital.[1]
María Helena García Brunel | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1917 Rivera, Uruguay |
| Died | June 25, 1996 (aged 79) |
| Other names | Helena Brunel |
| Occupation(s) | Painter and visual artist |
| Organization | Taller Torres Garcia |
| Notable work | Hospital Saint Bois Murals, La música |
Biography
editHelena Brunel began her studies with Guillermo Fernández (plastic artist) between 1936 and 1938, then continued her training with José Cúneo (1939–1941) before entering the Taller Torres García art group in 1941 until 1949. She also studied art while traveling to Europe, Mexico and the United States.[2][1]
In 1944, Brunel participated in the group of students of the Taller Torres Garcia that created The Murals of the Saint Bois Hospital. She created the mural called La música.[3]
Works
editHis works are part of the collection of the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum of Montevideo and the Municipal Museum of Plastic Arts of Rivera.[2]
Awards
edit- Acquisition award at the VII Municipal Hall of Montevideo (1946)[2]