Mauricio Garay
Hands of Hope - 2021
Mauricio Garay’s interest in art began at an early age, with some artistic guidance from his uncle. Mauricio has built on his family’s artistic tradition and is now an award-winning artist, with a focus on figurative and impressionist works.
Mauricio’s one true passion is the realization of his art. His impressionist work can be found highlighting alleys, marketplaces, landscapes, cubist sceneries, seascapes and figures with his vast color palette in a wide range of color schemes. His use of rich and vibrant colors is fluent in his brushstrokes and characterized by his unique mastery and use of spatula knives to create his personal signature in all of his paintings.
Mauricio is well known for his art nationally and abroad. He has had the opportunity to receive numerous awards, prizes, and recognition, among these the Prize Award of The XXV Painting Biennial of Central America and the Caribbean hosted by the Instituto Hondureño of Cultura Interamericana (IHCI). The Prize Award awarded to Mauricio’s work “Rio de Sangre.” His paintings are part of private and public collections in the USA, Europe, South America, and Latin America.
Mauricio’s artwork can be viewed online at mauriciogaray.jimdo.com
Purchase Mauricio’s artwork here.
What inspired you to respond to the NCFH Call for Artist announcement, would you be interested again?
I was inspired by the opportunity to take part of an event where I see my artistic work identified, and my knowledge about the field, the landscape, and the workers. Yes, I would love to have the opportunity to participate again.
Did you learn anything new about the agricultural worker population through this experience?
Because I’ve been through the experience, I’ve noticed that there are institutions that provide support to the agricultural workers, offering better working and living conditions.
What was your “take home” (i.e., favorite, or most memorable part) of this experience?
My favorite part is the human side of the job; the hard work of the workers and their sacrifice is valued.
Will this experience influence your future artwork? If so, how?
In my future projects, it will influence in how to focus and show the effort and dedication of the agricultural workers.
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