Omar Rayo, a Colombian artist of extraordinary versatility, has left an enduring imprint on the world. His most iconic works serve as a bridge between pre-Columbian visual culture and geometric abstraction, featuring crisp patterns and folds that challenge flatness.

Born in Colombia, Rayo’s early career as a caricaturist evolved into surrealistic watercolors during his “bejuquismo” period. His extensive travels throughout South America inspired the “Via Sur” series, where indigenous influences and exposure to literary giants like Jorge Luis Borges shaped his distinctive geometric stylizations.