E.R. Burrowes

E.R. Burrowes was a prominent Guyanese painter and cultural figure, known for his role as the founder of the Working People's Art Class in the 1940s, which aimed to promote art and creativity among the working class in Guyana. His contributions to the national identity of Guyana are particularly noted through his involvement in the design of the country's coat of arms, where he added elements that symbolize the nation’s natural beauty and resources.