Luis Ariel CRIOLLO ROLDAN

Short Biography

Born on October 15, 1966 in the City of Ibagué (Tolima), and while fulfilling his duties as a policeman, he suffered a gunshot wound.  This caused a cervical (C-4) injury, causing him to become quadriplegic.  In 1992 he starts rehabilitation at the National Police Central Hospital where he also took oil painting classes. He became part of the Association of Painters in 1994. His favorite themes to paint are sceneries, animals and flowers, and he continues to receive private classes with teacher Carlos Parra.