Nirma Zárate Mejía (1936–1999) was a Colombian artist, professor, and researcher famously known for her abstract works.

During this time, Colombia was in a severe state of poverty, where impoverished children roamed the streets in high numbers and were called gamines.

[2] Later in her career, Zárate was one of the co-directors of Taller 4 Rojo, a collective of Colombian artists interested in representing the political and social reality of Colombia.

[6] The group later gained momentum and grew to include other artists as members of the board, which included Zárate, Arango, Jorge Mora, Jorge Villegas, Germán Rojas, Umberto Giangrandi, Carlos Granada, and Fabio Rodriguez.

The school, which they called Taller Escuela de Artes Gráficas 4 Rojo, opened on February 10, 1973.

1961: Commissioned by the National University, makes a tour of cultural approach by the countries of South America.

1970: Returns to Colombia and establishes a Graphic Arts workshop with Diego Arango called Taller 4 Rojo.

1971: Participates in the Colombian Illustrators and Engravers Exhibition organized in the BLAA by Germán Rubiano Caballero and in the First American Biennial of Graphic Arts in Cali.

1980: Make a mural about the strength of the union movement in Antioquia in Sintra Departamento, with the support of Alexis Forero, Teresa Quiñones and Felipe Larrea.

1992: Participates in Atmospheres Andinas, Bolivarian Museum, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Santa Marta.

Óleo Número 4, 1964 Nirma Zárate Painting, oil on canvas 122.5x152cm The Banco de La República Art Collection Gran Bloque de Piedra Onírica, 1967 Nirma Zárate Painting, oil on wood board 89x184cm The Banco de La República Art Collection ¡Uno…dos…tres…fuera!, 1968 Nirma Zárate Painting, acrylic and oil on canvas Vuelta a Colombia... en bicicleta, 1968 Nirma Zárate Painting, acrylic and oil on canvas 200x163cm The Banco de La República Art Collection Description- Four frames of equal size make up the acrylic painting Vuelta a Colombia ... by Nirma Zárate's bicycle.

The artist located in the center of the modules the image, seen from behind, of the trunk, head, thighs and arms of a cyclist who holds the handlebar with his hands and wears his respective dress shirt and tight shorts.

[11] Aggression to Vietnam, 1970 Nirma Zarate Photography and engraving, screen prints - triptych 60x 50 cm