Elizabeth  Catlett-Mora

Elizabeth Catlett-Mora, born in Washington, D.C. in 1919, is a master sculptor, painter, printmaker, activist and warrior. Catlett-Mora has demonstrated a life-long commitment to fighting injustices and showing her support in the struggle for equality for the poor and oppressed.

In the 1930's, Catlett-Mora attended Howard University where she majored in design, but soon changed her major to painting. She was later introduced to sculpture at the University of Iowa, where she earned an M.F.A. As an artist and teacher, she has traveled throughout the United States and Mexico.

Settled in Mexico and resumed work at the Taller de Grafica Popular with colleagues Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros and Francisci Mora, whom she wed in 1947.

Regarded as a significant 20th century artist, Catlett-Mora's work exudes her complex character, pride, gentleness and brilliance. Many of her graphic works, expresses her genuine interest in the issues of race and ethnicity and in issues involving women.

Her works are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in new York, the Library of numerous import private and public collections.