Mario Ahumada

Mario Ahumada was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 1971. He came to the Providence, RI, US, in 1980 and in 1990 he was accepted to study fine art at the Rhode Island School of Design on a full scholarship, electing illustration as his course of study.

After graduating in 1994, he began working on freelance artwork for companies and doing private commissions... Mario's paintings have been exhibited in critically-acclaimed New York City and Boston galleries.

from his statement: "Ancient civilizations are particularly interesting to me since science hasn't yet cracked their great secrets, wisdoms or codes. I am optimistic that man will regain a pure level of self-awareness in the future-- regaining his lost greatness.

My skill grows with practice and makes obtainable the visions I have in my mind. This has been my greatest comfort; being an artist is a journey through ones imagination. It's an individual's way of looking at the world and expressing it.

I believe I have a faithful friendship in the Arts. They challenge me and bring me face to face with the creative powers that reveal the rich colors of life."