Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Michael Ponce de Leon: A Life in Print and Vision Born in Miami, Florida, in 1922, Michael Ponce de Leon’s artistic journey was shaped by a rich duality – the vibrant energy of his American upbringing interwoven with the profound cultural influences of Mexico. His early years were spent immersed in Mexican art and education, fostering an appreciation for color, form, and narrative that would profoundly inform his later work. This forma
tive period instilled within him a deep respect for tradition while simultaneously nurturing a spirit of experimentation and innovation. He began his formal artistic training at the University of Mexico City before serving with distinction during World War II in the United States Army Air Forces – an experience which undoubtedly broadened his perspective and shaped his understanding of human resilience. Following the war, Ponce de Le…