Ecuadorian painter Félix Aráuz has passed away.
Félix Aráuz Cause of death
Félix Aráuz’s cause of death has never been announced. He died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 88.
Félix Aráuz obituary information
Félix Aráuz was born on May 2, 1935, in Guayaquil, Ecuador to his parents. He was a professor at the School of Fine Arts beginning in 1966 and continued to paint in his studio in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Félix Aráuz was among the art circles of Enrique Tábara, Aníbal Villacís, José Carreño and Juan Villafuerte. In 1957, Aráuz began studying under César Andrade Faini at the School of Fine Arts. During his second year, his father died leaving Aráuz feeling nostalgic and isolated.
In 1970, arranged through his friend, Jaime Andrade, Aráuz exhibited two paintings at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C., and at Gallery Kromex in New York. Both exhibits were considered notable. In 1971, Aráuz obtained The Great Prize of Julio National Hall in Guayaquil.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
