Lily Garafulic facts for kids
Lily Garafulic was a famous Chilean sculptor. She was born on May 14, 1914, and passed away on March 15, 2012. She was part of a group of artists called the "Generation of 40." Lily also directed a museum. In 1944, she received a special award called a Guggenheim Fellowship to study in New York City.
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Lily Garafulic
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| Born | 14 May 1914  Antofagasta |
| Died | 15 March 2012 (aged 97) Santiago |
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| Occupation | Sculptor |
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Her Artistic Journey
Becoming a Sculptor
Lily Garafulic started studying art in 1934. She went to the School of Fine Arts at the University of Chile. There, she learned from a skilled sculptor named Lorenzo Domínguez.
In 1944, Lily received a special Guggenheim Fellowship. This award allowed her to study in New York City. She attended the New School of Social Research. She also worked with Stanley William Hayter, who was an expert in engraving and printmaking, at a place called Atelier 17.
Her Amazing Sculptures
Lily Garafulic was mostly known for her sculptures. She used many different materials. These included marble, wood, bronze, and terra cotta (a type of clay). She also created many artworks on paper.
One of Lily's most famous works is a collection of sixteen statues. These statues represent prophets. They are placed on top of the Lourdes Basilica in Santiago, Chile.
The "Generation of 40" Artists
Lily was part of a group called the "Generation of 40." This group included many talented Chilean artists. Another famous sculptor in this group was Marta Colvin.
Teaching and Leading
In 1951, Lily Garafulic became a professor. She taught sculpture at the University of Chile. Some of her students became famous artists themselves, like Sergio Badilla Castillo and Raúl Valdivieso. She became a special retired professor in 1997.
From 1973 to 1977, Lily also served as the director of the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts. This was a very important role in the art world.
Awards and Recognition
Lily Garafulic received many awards for her art. In 1995, she was given the National Prize for Plastic Arts of Chile. This is one of the highest honors for artists in Chile.
In 2014, an exhibit celebrated her work. It was held at the Chilean Embassy in Washington D.C. A documentary film was also made about her life. It was called "Lily Garafulic: In Her Words." Her niece, Gloria Garafulich-Grabois, made the film.
Her Life Story
Lily Garafulic was born in Antofagasta, Chile. Her birthday was May 14, 1914. Her family had roots in Croatia. She lived a long life and passed away at home on March 15, 2012. She was 97 years old. Her home was in the Parque Forestal area of Santiago, Chile.
Awards and Honors
Lily Garafulic received many awards throughout her career:
- 1936: Third Prize of the Salón Oficial.
- 1937: Medal IV Centenary of Valparaíso.
- 1940: Second Prize for Sculpture, VIII Salón de Verano.
- 1941: First Prize for Sculpture, IV Centenario Fundación de Santiago.
- 1942: Second Prize for Sculpture, LIV Salón Oficial.
- 1943: First Prize, Salón de Verano.
- 1944: Guggenheim Fellowship, New York City.
- 1945: First Prize, Dibujo y Grabado Salón Oficial.
- 1945: First Prize, Salón de Verano.
- 1947: First Prize for Sculpture, Salón Oficial.
- 1953: Honorary Award, LXIV Salón Oficial.
- 1961: First "Rebeca Matte", sculpture section, Salón de Verano.
- 1963: Honorable Mention, IX Bienal de São Paulo, Brasil.
- 1985: Award of the Circle of Chilean Critics.
- 1992: "Rebeca Matte" Award, Ministry of Education.
- 1995: National Prize for Plastic Arts of Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Lily Garafulic para niños
