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Liliana Wilson Grez
Chilean artist and activist
Lilian Wilson Grez (born in 1953) is a Chilean artist and feminist activist.[1] Grez's art has been featured in exhibits sponsored by art organizations such as; La Peña Cultural Center and the non-profit organization: Women and their Work.
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Biography
Early life
Grez was born in Valparaiso, Chile in 1953 [1] Her father, Gustavo Wilson, worked as a merchant marine and was in charge of supplies.
The following oral history transcript is the result of a tape-recorded interview with Graciela Sanchez on June 25 and July 2,
Grez's father was away for most of her life, which led her to be raised solely by her mother. Grez's mother, Adriana Grez, was a housewife. Grez and her four siblings lived in Chile, during an era of social turmoil that inspired her art.[3] In 1977, Grez moved to the United States, which initially meant leaving behind her family, although two siblings eventually followed.[1]
Education
Her initial experiences with Catholic school were another influence on her art.[1] Gr
