Within the framework of the commemoration of the 500 years of the Order of Theatine Regular Clerics, the artist Evelyn Moran Cojoc took her work to the Vaticandelivering a replica of the work unveiled in the Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle, to the Pope Francis.
Guatemalan artist Evelyn Moran Cojoc took her work to the Vatican
Evelyn Moran Cojoca artist originally from Alta Verapaztook his work to the Vaticanthis as part of the celebration of the 500 years of the Order of Theatine Regular Clerics. His work, titled «500 years of the Theatine Clerics Regular»was unveiled at the emblematic Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle, Rome, Italy. This painting, specially created for the General Curia of the Theatines, celebrates the rich history of the order and represents a symbol of its spiritual legacy.
During her visit to Italy, Evelyn also had the unique opportunity to deliver a replica of the work in a smaller format to Pope Francis. This symbolic gesture occurred within the framework of the pilgrimage of the faithful from Sant’Andrea della Valle to St. Peter’s Basilica, forming part of the highlights of this special occasion.
More about the artist
Evelyn del Rosario Moran Cojoc born in Cobán, Alta Verapazand has stood out as a painter, muralist, art teacher, cultural manager and organizer of artistic events. Her passion for art has not only marked her personal career, but has also inspired other women to find their place in this field. Through her works, Evelyn seeks to convey that art is a powerful means of communication, capable of telling stories, capturing experiences and connecting people with their deepest essence.
With her works she has traveled to various places in the world since she was little, as she indicates on her website, “art made her a traveler before leaving her beautiful Guatemala,” since her postcards, sold to tourists, reached different parts of the world. of the world.
The painter considers art as a fundamental tool for human beings, a means to express one’s own history and emotions. This vision has taken her with her to different villages in Guatemala, where she teaches workshops and art courses to young people, teaching them to share their stories through the brush and canvas. In addition, he has shared his knowledge with emerging artists from different parts of the country.
Supporting other artists
Evelyn Moran Cojoc’s artistic journey has not been limited to her home country. A trip to Mexico as a cultural manager was the beginning of a stage in which she was able to visit other countries, such as Denmark, France, Spain, Argentina, Panama, Mexico, Russia, Italy and the USA, where her works are currently found. .
With her work as an artistic event manager, the Guatemalan has also supported the work of other Central American colleagues, taking their works to European galleries. Among these is the sample in Myhome Gallery in the city of Verona in 2016, in which Guatemalan and Italian artists exhibited, and the art gallery Pulsating lung in the city of Rome in 2017, which featured the participation of Guatemalan, Italian, Mexican and Salvadoran artists.
In addition, Evelyn has been recognized internationally with various awards, including distinctions in Switzerland, Milan and the Gaviota Awards in Mexico City.
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