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Myrna Báez was born in 1951, and received her bachelor's degree
from the University of Puerto Rico. She received her master's degree from the Royal Academy of Saint Ferdinand
in Madrid. |
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Her work is frequently influenced by the political and social
circumstances of her home land. In one particular image, she
paints the mangrove tree, a common sight along the coasts of
Puerto Rico. The colors and lighting suggest life and rebirth,
while the darkness where the tree grows its roots represents
decay, confusion, and displacement. |
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