Rodrigo Arenas Betancur (October 23, 1919 – 1995) was a Colombian sculptor, born on October 23, 1919 in Fredonia, Antioquia. At the time of his death in 1995 he was recognized as one of the most important sculptors in Colombia and Latin America. Most of the main cities in Colombia have monumental statues sculpted by Arenas.

His bronze statues are characterized by their enormous proportions and dramatic expression. Examples of his artwork are:

• Naked Bolívar in Pereira
• Monument to Race in Medellín
• Sculptural Complex Vargas Swamp Lancers near to Paipa is the largest sculpture in Colombia.
• Monument to Effort in Armenia
• Monument to the Marching Revolution in Valledupar.

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Vargas Swamp Lancers, bronze, steel and concrete, 33 m height, Paipa, Boyacá	Monument to Race bronze and concrete, 38 m height, located in Medellín Administrative Center, La Alpujarra, Antioquia	Man, creator of Energy, bronze, steel and concrete, 18 m height, located in University of Antioquia	Bolivar Condor bronze and concrete, located in the main square of Manizales
Liberty Christ, located in Barranquilla	The Flute player, concrete and plaster. University of Antioquia	Naked Bolivar, Pereira	Monument to Jose Eustasio Rivera, Neiva

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