This dramatic woodcut by Lorenzo Homar showcases his ability to use expressionist carving techniques to confront themes of human suffering, political struggle, and existential crisis. Woodcut as a medium carries a long tradition of social resistance—from José Guadalupe Posada to the Taller de Gráfica Popular—and Homar embraced that lineage. The swirling, violent lines depict a figure overwhelmed by forces beyond their control, symbolizing oppression, poverty, or collective trauma.
Created during a period when Puerto Rico was grappling with rapid industrialization and social inequality, the print stands as an allegorical critique of the pressures faced by the working class. Homar’s mastery turns raw emotion into a visual storm, positioning the viewer inside the chaos experienced by the figure.
This dramatic woodcut by Lorenzo Homar showcases his ability to use expressionist carving techniques to confront themes of human suffering, political struggle, and existential crisis. Woodcut as a medium carries a long tradition of social resistance—from José Guadalupe Posada to the Taller de Gráfica Popular—and Homar embraced that lineage. The swirling, violent lines depict a figure overwhelmed by forces beyond their control, symbolizing oppression, poverty, or collective trauma.
Created during a period when Puerto Rico was grappling with rapid industrialization and social inequality, the print stands as an allegorical critique of the pressures faced by the working class. Homar’s mastery turns raw emotion into a visual storm, positioning the viewer inside the chaos experienced by the figure.
!! Print has a small hole within top right side !!
Authenticity: Signed
Condition: 4/5
Career: Blue Chip Artist
Print Age: 71
Size: 19 x 25 inches
Rarity: Unnumbered
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