Editorial: El Artista Magazine

Since the 1970s the presence of Rolando Ixquiac Xicars artwork and persona has consistently sparked curiosity not only within the artistic community but also among intellectualsparticularly sociologists and historianswho perceive in his paintings the eloquent reflection of a divided society. Through his role as an artist he demonstrates a determined consistent and insightful commitment to the indigenous Maya culture identity and Guatemalan nationality which are still in the process of being constructed. To fully comprehend his art and delve into the profound essence of his subtle yet raw aesthetics which delicately tackles the most challenging issues faced by Guatemalan society one must start with his perspective as a contemporary Maya artist and as a human being.