Adina Lohmuller
Name: Ricardo Maya | Origin: Born in Cuba, residing in Nicaragua for 30 years
Age: 56 | Years Painting: 35 years
Art Education: Holds a bachelor's degree in art education
Galleries & Exhibitions: Exhibited in multiple galleries in Nicaragua and internationally
Personal Life: Married with four children
Personal Story & Artistic Journey
What inspired you to start painting?
I have been painting since childhood. My inspiration has been to give shape to my fantasies—to bring my imagination to life.
Personal Story & Artistic Journey
Does each piece have a meaning, or is it open to interpretation?
Each painting is rooted in a specific concept, but I prefer working in series, rather than answering a question with a single painting. My work is polysemic—it carries multiple meanings, and I like viewers to find their own.
My early influences include Oswaldo Guayasamín and the Cubist school—Picasso, Braque, and Juan Gris. Later, I was drawn to the Surrealists like Dalí, Max Ernst, and Giorgio de Chirico. The Mexican muralists, Frida Kahlo, Egon Schiele, the Flemish school, and classical painters also shaped my artistic approach. Additionally, digital tools and software have have expanded my creative process, allowing for new effects and efficiency in my work.




