About Juan Félix Sánchez
Lived 1900 – 1997 (aged 96). Juan Félix Sánchez was a Venezuelan architect, sculptor, painter and writer.
Juan Félix Sánchez (16 May 1900 – 18 April 1997) was Andean folk artist born in San Rafael de Mucuchíes, Mérida, Venezuela. Sánchez' talents included weaving and sculpture, and he was also the architect and builder of the , dedicated to the Our Lady of Coromoto at El Tisure, as well as several other small chapels.
While President of the Communal Meeting of San Rafael in 1929 - 1933, he organised the installation of a turbine to provide electricity to the town.
In the 1980s, he was the subject of a short film designed to "acknowledge and uncover the land, the beauty and the people of Venezuela" which received several awards.
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Who was Juan Félix Sánchez?
Venezuelan sculptor (1900-1997)
When was Juan Félix Sánchez born?
Juan Félix Sánchez was born on 16 May 1900 in San Rafael de Mucuchíes.
When did Juan Félix Sánchez die?
Juan Félix Sánchez died on 18 April 1997 in San Rafael de Mucuchíes.
What was Juan Félix Sánchez's occupation?
Juan Félix Sánchez was an architect, sculptor, painter and writer.
What nationality was Juan Félix Sánchez?
Juan Félix Sánchez was Venezuelan.
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