Xul Solar

About

Experimental artist and painter who used bright colors to portray everyday objects. He painted Paisaje con Monumento. He was known for creating non-existent words and imaginary languages.

Before Fame

He initially studied to become an architect, and then trained as a musician. He was employed as a schoolteacher and bureaucrat before embarking on a worldwide tour.

Trivia

He emulated ancient Chinese and Japanese prints in his landscape from "Fiordo" from 1943.

Family Life

He was born into a cosmopolitan family headed by patriarch Elmo Schulz Riga.

Associated With

He was compared to sculptor Wassily Kandinsky.