Hans Mertins: Art Deco in Guatemala

I’ve just received a copy of a book about my grandfather’s work “Hans Mertins: Art Deco in Guatemala” written by Aníbal Chajón a publication from the Center for Folklore Studies of the University of San Carlos in Guatemala.


The book contains a compilation of all of his works, from his scenery creations for silent movies in the Golden age of Hollywood, to his jewelry designs, architectural, and sculptural art deco creations. His work was characterized by his fusion of traditional Mayan aesthetics with Art Deco style, quite unique for the time.

There will be an official presentation of the book by its author Anibal Chajon, the University will be giving away a hundred copies of his book for free for the first 100 people that show up, please send me an email if you are interested in attending or if you want a copy of the book.