Efrén Ordóñez, "the painter of the divine", dies at 84 leaving behind his legacy for future generations

MEXICO CITY.- With a legacy of paintings, sculptures and stained glass, focusing on the religious sphere, the general director of National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA), Teresa Vicencio Alvarez, highlighted the life and work of artist Efrén Ordóñez, who died on 21 August. In a statement, the INBA recalled the career of this artist, who left most of his work at the Seminary of Monterrey and the Institute itself. This last preservation of collection of works include: “Yesterday and Tomorrow ‘(1992),’ Red Gray Space ‘(1968),” Red Bridge “(1968),’ Ghost ‘(S / F) and’ Painting ‘(S / F). “In Mexico we are blessed with outstanding artists whose creation to future generations inherit a legacy and a source of inspiration that allow the strengthening of artistic and humanistic values​​, the result of a lifetime of effort and dedication, this was the case of Efrén Ordóñez,” said Teresa Vicencio. With regards to his death,

Back To Top