Hernando Tejada Sáenz, popularly known as Tejadita, was a Colombian painter and sculptor. His most well-known sculpture, El Gato del Río, is a famous landmark of Cali, Colombia.
Women and cats were common themes in his works. In his later years, another theme was the inclusion of mangroves and their surrounding environment.
His nickname of tejadita alludes to his short stature.
Women and cats were common themes in his works. In his later years, another theme was the inclusion of mangroves and their surrounding environment.
His nickname of tejadita alludes to his short stature.
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