Paparazzi!
(PORTOVIEJO ECUADOR) Preparing for this second show of the Mola Series should have been a simple task, but—! It’s not that things went wrong; just that things didn’t flow the way they were planned! Instead of ‘one day to set up and one day to show up,’ the hanging of the show took the entire week, which meant one hour to Portoviejo via bus each day, and one hour back to Cruzita, then work at night on other tasks that I’ve been neglecting.
On Friday afternoon, the various members of the press arrived and enjoyed learning about the Kuna Indians, the history of molas, and how they influenced this series. The museum staff and guards were equally curious and supportive! They particularly enjoyed the tromp l’oeil geckos and butterflies that accented many of the paintings!
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38 hours in full-throttle mode with one hour of sleep, I was exhausted yet happy to pose with new friends!
After a weekend of rest, I’ll be dividing my time between the museum and Cruzita for the rest of the week. It feels great to sit back and say, “Ahhhh!”
Thanks, everyone, for your genuine support! Z
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Best wishes for the show. There are a lot of smiles in those photos, which doesn’t surprise me at all. When I look at your work, I smile, too, and I’m some 2400 miles away!
As with so many things in life, the preparation is the hard part. Now, it really is time to say, “Ahhhh!”, and enjoy others’ enjoyment of your work.
What a beautiful comment! Thanks, amiga! z
I’m happy and excited for you. You create beautiful and captivating paintings with vibrant, fun, rich colors and form, fused with a unique culture , story and nature’s spectacle. I am smiling with joy just like the smiles I see in this images. I can relate to the feeling of “Aaah” , time to relax after a busy week but at the same time the feeling of fulfillment that we created something unforgettable. Thanks and best wishes…
Muchas gracias! Yes, the ‘Aaah!’ was a much-needed balance. Thank you, as well! z
I am so pleased for you and I feel your sense of relief that this first step of preparation and “hanging of pieces is in place”. However, I’m curious why one day turned into many. The smiles and the interest is so satisfying to see. Lovely showing and best wishes in the days ahead.
Hey! Am heading out the door for a day at the museum, but will follow up on this! Thanks for your curiosity! Have a great day, everyone! Z
Awesome gallery and glad to see its been a success!
Thanks! And stay hydrated while training! Good luck w/the marathon! z
Oh how I wish I could be there to see it all and to meet you in person. It would be so fun! ~ Lynda
Thanks Lynda! Who knows, one of these days maybe all of us can have one huge gathering that’s not via cyberspace! Z
Very beautiful works of art. So vibrant colours, and forms. This is an exhibition I really would have liked to see. I have seen many and there are not that much that atttracts me anymore. Love this.
There could be no higher compliment! Thank you so much! Lisa/Z
I love the artwork! Glad most of the initial work is done. All the best with the show!
Muchas gracias! 11 teens/preteens visited the show this morning and participated in a mini drawing class. Incredible cultural exchange! Z
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