Liliana wilson grez biography of nancy

Chilean artist and activist

Lilian Wilson Grez (born in 1953) is a Chilean artist and feminist activist.^[1] Grez's art has been featured in exhibits sponsored by art organizations such as; La Peña Cultural Center and the non-profit organization: Women and their Work.

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Biography

Early life

Grez was born in Valparaiso, Chile in 1953 ^[1] Her father, Gustavo Wilson, worked as a merchant marine and was in charge of supplies. Grez's father was away for most of her life, which led her to be raised solely by her mother.

Grez's mother, Adriana Grez, was a housewife. Grez and her four siblings lived in Chile, during an era of social turmoil that inspired her art.^[3] In 1977, Grez moved to the United States, which initially meant leaving behind her family, although two siblings eventually followed.^[1]

Education

Her initial experiences with Catholic school were another influence on her art.^[1] Gr Liliana Wilson Grez - Wikidata KISA