
Thursday, August 8, 7 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Come meet world-renowned Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort as he discusses and exhibits his work. Considered "El Salvador's National Artist," he is best known for depicting the simple adobe houses, animals, and flowers of rural life in striking primary colors. During the Salvadoran Civil War, Llort founded an artist co-op near the remote village of La Palma which has blossomed into the country's foremost folk art center. Don't miss this influential artist!