Augusto Marín. El Nido, 1961. Oil on cardboard. Ateneo Puertorriqueño, San Juan, PR.

Augusto Marín was born in 1921 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He first studied art under the Spanish artist Alejandro Sanchez Felipe. He studied at the Art Student's League in New York and at the Oris Art Institute in California. In addition to his studies in drawing, painting and mural, he learned the technique of stained glass with Arnaldo Maas and then completed his studies in Holland with Henri Mesterom. Lastly he studied lithography at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He was also a teacher at the school of "Artes Plasticas del Instituto de Cultural Puertorriqueña" and at the "Colegio Regional de Carolina" of the University of Puerto Rico.

Martín's body of work has evolved throughout the years, These two paintings, executed in the early 60's, demonstrate his exceptional mastery of color, lights, and shadows. The geometry of the execution draws the viewer's attention to the characters portrayed, as well as the intimate action they perform. In these two works, one can see the influence of Pablo Picasso and Rufino Tamayo. The intimate scenes painted here, at once secretive and inclusive, are full of strong geometrical movement. And yet, the serenity of color and expression balances the entire execution that reaches a sublime intimacy with the viewer.

Augusto Martín's artwork is collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY., Museum of Modern Art, NY, Museum of the University of Puerto Rico, Museum of Ponce, PR. "Centro de Bellas Artes", P.R. and the First Federal Savings Bank in Puerto Rico.

Augusto Marín, El Cuatrista. 1960. Oil on canvas. Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples, San Juan, P.R.

Augusto Marín, Coloquio Alado.  Lithograph.

Augusto Marín, Jinete y su Luna. Lithograph.

Augusto Marín, El Cemí. Silkscreen