Galo Galecio: Bajo La Linea Del Ecuador

Below the Equatorial Line features artwork from the FAC Collection

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce a new exhibition of artwork from the FAC Permanent Collection. Galo Galecio: Bajo la Linea del Ecuador (Below the Equatorial Line), a portfolio of 31 compelling prints by one of the foremost Ecuadorian artists of the 20th century, debuts Feb. 9.

Created by Galecio (1908-1993) in 1946 and accessioned in the FAC Permanent Collection in 1953, these important works have not been on exhibition since and have never been displayed at the FAC. Considered Galecio’s best work, these prints, made from engraved printing plates, depict scenes of village life from the tropical landscape of the coastal towns of Ecuador.

“The tropical landscape is used as a backdrop to make strong political and social statements about the condition of the working people of this South American country,” said FAC Curator Tariana Navas-Nieves, who organized the exhibit.

The FAC is in the midst of moving its vast – 23,600 piece – permanent collection from storage facilities in Denver to new on-site storage vaults. Navas-Nieves discovered this historically significant collection of prints, complete in its original portfolio, while studying the collection during the move.

“We have a tremendously rich collection of modern and contemporary works from throughout Latin America that, along with our Southwestern works, will undoubtedly distinguish the Fine Arts Center,” said Navas-Nieves. “This collection by Galo Galecio is one of many exciting discoveries we’ve made during the move.”

With the recent gallery expansion last year, FAC patrons have enjoyed the reemergence of the voluminous permanent collection. But while the collection is permanent, the exhibits on the first floor of the Fine Arts Center are not. This exhibition, displayed in the Marguerite and Otto Manley Gallery for works on paper, is the first in a complete rotation of works in the first floor galleries patrons can expect throughout the year.

“In the coming year, we will continue to display significant modern and contemporary Latin American works from the collection to tell a more complete and inclusive story of the arts in Hispanic America,” said Navas-Nieves.

This exhibit is free for FAC members and Colorado College, Pikes Peak Community College and University of Colorado-Colorado Springs’ students, staff and faculty. All interpretative materials will be available both in English and Spanish. The price for non-members is $7.50. The Fine Arts Center is located on 30 West Dale Street at the corner of Dale and Cascade. This exhibition is on display in the Manley Gallery located on the first floor.

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