Edgardo Carmona

By LatAm ARTE

Edgardo Carmona was born in Cartagena, Columbia to a mathematician father who encouraged his son to study Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration. Although he also studied painting and sculpture, Carmona embarked upon a career in constructing steel buildings and designing machines. This formed the basis for working of metals, which is his medium of choice in many of his sculptures, including his designs in downtown Fort Myers. Carmona has displayed his art throughout Europe and parts of South America including the cities of Munich, Paris, Panama City, and Bogota. The installation that Fort Myers ultimately purchased toured Europe, making stops in 18 cities in Germany, Italy and France. Many of his works are on permanent display around the world.