The day we arrived in Havana I just knew it was going to be a fantastic trip. The weather was great, I saw lots of old classic cars right away and the people were hustling and bustling all around me waiting for their arrivals.
Now, most of you know that I love leaving little "ART ABANDONMENT" necklaces and artwork wherever I travel to. I came with 10 small necklaces using Memory Frames (from my Ranger days), chain from various jewelry sources and photos that I found online and reduced to fit a 2X2 frame. You just pick a spot when no one is looking and place it.....then, walk away.
Once or twice I have seen them picked up but usually, I divorce myself from waiting around because the point is 'to abandon them, with abandon.
But the best part of 'art' is seeing what other people do We got to visit the Taller Experimental de Grafica de la Havana where you can see Cuba's cutting-edge art workshop, unique. for its engraving processes. The artists' co-op allowed you to take pictures of their work and to buy.
We loved this crazy cat collage from artist Carlos del Toro. He uses cigar wrappers and other interesting local papers in the piece, which is on canvas. Naturally, we bought it!
Here are some snaps from other artists in the co-op. These views provide a look at their mono printing techniques, collage techniques, inlays and the various machinery and tools they use.
Upstairs in the studio is a lovely space with newspaper flowers hanging from the ceiling and various potted plants placed randomly around the space.
Yes, these are all made from newspaper.
and, as always...there are stray cats and dogs everywhere just waiting for food or attention!
My emails indicate you guys are enjoying the pictures from the trip...so...there will be more coming, of course!
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