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Aerial view of a Sunday market. Original Oil on Canvas, Signed, Original Signed Certificate of Authenticity. Canvas: 22." x 23.5", Framed: 23" x 24.5". Artist Biography Abraham Batzin Navichoc was born in 1964 in San Pedro la Laguna, Solola, Guatemala. He is one of the best known of the Art Naïf artists of Guatemala. His work has an original style which plays on traditional themes inherent in Mayan culture. He says in particular, "it is my mother and the female energy that has been my inspiration." Mr. Batzin has studied at universities in Guatemala and Mexico and has a PH.D. in media studies. Mr. Batzin is known for introducing the vista aerea style of painting, in which one sees the world from a "bird's eye view" or aerial perspective. Mr. Batzin is committed to supporting social causes that help improve the lives of the Maya. He helps with schools for children with limited opportunities and the Fundación Hábitat para la Humanidad (Habitat for Humanity). He is one of the art