Notably influenced by both the colorful character of pop art and the wide spectrum of Colombian local art, the painting and sculpture of Beatriz González explores political, social, and romantic subjects with equal insight. Although she refers to herself as "a provincial painter," González has been recognized in the Colombian fine arts scene for more than four decades. In this complete collection of her work, it becomes clear how her pieces—with their fresh explosions of color and critically viewed subject matter—have captivated art lovers and critics alike.

Influenciada de manera notable por coloridas tendencias pop, el amplio abanico de arte popular local colombiano y la contracultura, la pintura y la escultura de Beatriz González explora y abraza desde lo político y lo social hasta el amor. Aunque se autodenomina "pintora de provincia," González se ha convertido en una de las de mayor renombre y protagonismo en la escena de las artes plásticas colombianas. En este registro completo de su trabajo, está evidente por que ha cautivado la mirada de críticos y público no sólo con la fuerte explosión de colores sino con el fuerte y crítico contenido temático.

Carmen Mar-a Jaramillo is a researcher and independent curator as well as a professor at the Universidad de los Andes–Bogot-. She is the author of Alejandro Obreg+n: El mago del Caribe and Carlos Rojas.