The evolution of Camilo Mori Serrano’s pictorial style embraced the entire creative horizon of the 20th century, from the academic Creole style to the fringes of Pop Art. In Spain he met Velázquez and Goya, as well as his wife, who inspired one of his most famous portraits, La viajera (1926), while in France he came into contact with the Montparnasse scene, absorbing the influences of Cézanne and Picasso. An illustrious personality in the Chilean art scene, he held prestigious government positions, taught for over thirty years and dedicated himself to trade unionism. His works, mostly oils on canvas, are notable for their bold brushwork and bright colors which create balanced and romantic chromatisms.
