Yo • Capitolio / I • [the] Capitol

The Capitol of Puerto Rico is honored through a dedication to the public servants who, year after year, have given their hearts and souls through selfless and devoted service. As a prelude to the 100th anniversary celebration of this historic building, which opened in February 1929, Hatillo native Norberto J. "Noy" Ruiz-Adrover created artwork that pays tribute to the culture and tradition of Puerto Rico. His design features the island's flora, fauna, festivals, carnivals, working class, traditional music, distinctive landscapes, and Taíno, African, and Spanish heritage. Ruiz-Adrover graduated from the School of Plastic Arts of Puerto Rico, earned a Master's Degree in Public Art Administration from Turabo University in Caguas, works in realism through painting and drawing with oil and acrylic, has exhibited across Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Central America, and currently works as a visual arts teacher.

San Juan, Puerto Rico · United States