1. art OF El Salvador

2. Jose Mejia Vides Born in San Salvador (March 1903- August 1993) A painter, sculptor and engraver Began training as an artist at age 15 In 1922, studied in Mexico City until 1927 Friends with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Painted scenes of the indigenous people

3. Jose Mejia Vides

4. conchita kuny mena Born 1944 At 17, her parents sent her to Switzerland Admired and impressed by European painters Addresses issues related to consumer society Over 40 years dedicated to art

5. conchita kuny mena

6. Roberto huezo Born in San Salvador (1947) Considered one of the best contemporary painters Painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and ceramics Drew sketches during the civil war Sketched dead bodies of the victims of the war Began to draw these sketches when his brother and sister-in- law disappeared

7. Roberto huezo

8. Fernando llort Born in San Salvador (1949) Known as "El Salvador's National Artist" His style is colorful and many times child-like Designs are simple: mostly primary colors, and two dimensional Images of peasants, rural life, animals, birds, flowers, simple adobe houses with red tile roofs

9. Fernando llort