Old San Juan Historic Architecture
To Each his Own
This abstract captures the layered textures of weathered walls and the dynamic facades of Old San Juan, translating them into expressive forms and colors.
Old San Juan Houses
This photograph of Old San Juan captures its colorful streets and historic architecture, telling the story of the city’s rich history.
To Each his Own
This abstract captures the layered textures of weathered walls and the dynamic facades of Old San Juan, translating them into expressive forms and colors.
About the Artists
Ben Morales Correa
Ben Morales-Correa is a Puerto Rican fine artist whose work spans both abstract and figurative painting. He began developing his artistic practice at an early age under the guidance of his father, a master graphic artist, illustrator, and printer. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Morales-Correa moved to San Francisco, where he pursued studies in fine arts and communications while also participating in public mural projects and working in graphic design studios. In 1982, he received a summer scholarship from the San Francisco Academy of Arts, and in 1996 he was awarded First Prize in Photography by Archaeology Magazine in New York. In 1992, Morales-Correa founded the atelier Mythos, where he developed innovative techniques for creating replicas inspired by ancient Egyptian paintings. His works have been collected internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alongside his studio practice, he has also served as a painting instructor for several institutions in Puerto Rico, including the Escuela de Artes Plásticas, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. His work continues to reflect a deep connection to history, culture, landscape, and visual storytelling.
Karla Morales
Karla Morales discovered her passion for photography in her early twenties after purchasing a 35mm Minolta camera, beginning a lifelong exploration of visual storytelling through travel, culture, and everyday beauty. Although she started with film photography years earlier, it was in 2 013, after receiving her first digital camera, that she fully committed herself to refining her craft through self-study, experimentation, and inspiration from photographers she admires. Based in Puerto Rico, Karla’s work is deeply influenced by the vibrant landscapes of the Caribbean and her travels around the world. Her photography captures authentic moments with a natural, atmospheric sensibility, focusing on light, tex ture, and emotion to create imagery that invites viewers to slow down and connect with their surroundings.
Old San Juan Historic Architecture, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan's architecture is a living museum of 500 years of history, where thick masonry walls, ornate wrought-iron balconies, and centuries-old wooden doors define a streetscape that has survived hurricanes, sieges, and time. The neighborhood's iconic pastel-painted colonial houses — many dating to the 16th and 17th centuries — stand in closely packed rows along steep, narrow streets, creating one of the most visually distinctive and historically rich urban environments in all of the Americas.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.