POL MARA (1920 - 1998)

POL MARA (1920 - 1998) - "untitled" - litho - gesigneerd in potlood - genummerd 72/200 - 68 x 70 cm Léopold Leysen, known as Pol Mara, 1920–1998, was a Belgian painter and draughtsman. In the 1950s, he worked in the styles of Neo-Expressionism and symbolic figuration, with some abstract work, before introducing photographic elements into his works. A renowned artist with numerous accolades and major exhibitions across Europe and the world. Winner of the ‘Prix de l’Art Moderne’ at the 9th Tokyo Biennale. He created murals for the Brussels Metro, at ‘Montgomery’ station. He won a prize at the 7th Barcelona Biennale of Sport in Art. Etc. … Exhibitions 1965 – New York (United States) 1979 – Kruishoutem, at the Veranneman Foundation 1982 – San Diego (United States) 1987 – Valparaíso (Chile) 1992 – Kruishoutem, once again at the Veranneman Foundation 1993 – Seoul (South Korea) Etc …