George Febres

George Febres (born Jorge Xavier Febres Cordero Icaza, Guayaquil, 10 September 1943 – 1996) was an Ecuadorian-born painter, internationally acclaimed for his wildly imaginative style and humorous "visual puns." His is especially known for his banana motif which often appeared in his paintings. His work was an important part of the dynamic upswing in New Orleans visual arts in the late 20th century.