Painter

Mario Black is a Uruguayan artist who has been painting for as long as he can remember. His work is recognised as part of traditional Uruguayan heritage and culture, depicting and preserving the long practised celebration of Candombe. Candombe is a UNESCO recognised aspect of Uruguayan culture dating back to times of African slavery and refers to a specific music and dance based on 3 types of drums which are all often seen in Black’s compositions. His work captures the vibrancy of the small nation through its use of colour, as well as Black’s ability to create movement in his pieces.

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