Elizabeth, Didier & Sixtina (Director of Museo Bahia de Caraquez) (Paintings: El Caminante/left Abundancia/right)
ECUADOR: Every so often Life presents us with precious gifts when we least expect them. Didier Galindo breezed into my life during the opening of The Mola Series back in May of this year. We became instant friends, and have enjoyed swapping ideas and attitudes about art. While my paintings made their three-museum “Mola Series” tour, Didier was busy working on material for his upcoming show, Senderos de Luz, in Bahia de Caraquez. (Mola Series Summary- see: My Cup Runneth Over)
Abundancia – This bull and I had a staring contest; He held my gaze, and we parted as friends!
Several weeks ago after a work week with ESCoffee in Guayaquil, I stopped in Manta and visited with Didier. Finished with his paintings, he walked with me across town, and I introduced him to my multi-talented friend, Gonzalo, who does my printing. As we criss-crossed lanes of traffic, Didier witnessed my concern when an acquaintance from my past appeared with no warning. Placing a hand on my chest, I confessed, “I just felt a rattle in my chest that’s been absent for a long time. I hope it’s not coming back for a visit.” A few days later, my acquaintance the cough shadowed me home and reminded me to never take my good health for granted!
Years ago, the perpetual cough that tormented me from November until March had no name. Absent for the dozen years that I’ve lived in tropical America, the ‘”city” cough returned in tuberculosis-worthy glory. Thanks to a secondary fever which prompted two trips to the local hospital/clinic, the mystery cough has a name: Cough Variant Asthma. We have not been on friendly terms, and I am slowly finding my way back to wellness.
Didier Galindo and Lisa discussing the painting, Sparrows
When I attended Didier’s opening reception on Sept. 13, my body was weak and tired from coughing, and I am not surprised that I released a batch of tears before the evening was finished. Didier’s unfailing vision combines with his mastery over various mediums and produces a unique style that soothes yet intrigues. Whether an over-sized scientific study of sparrows or a fantasy image of part woman part fish, Didier’s paintings prompt the viewer into closer inspection. Inquire about a painting, and he shares volumes of details that might have been overlooked.
DECISIONES
Huesped Particular
“Didier, do you know James Patterson’s books?” I asked.
“Of course,” he smirked in his always-polite manner.
“This painting belongs on the cover for the next MAX series,” I countered.
Didier smiled, and we discussed the movement and energy of the painting, as well as the wings morphing into a blur of whimsy. Didier’s art is a complex mix of intellectual brilliance and science fiction possibilities. He also switches to realism in Audubon-worthy accuracy.
Loros
El Que Trae la Lluvia
La Maravillosa Inocencia de un Pez
Macropinna Microstoma
After absorbing the essence and genius of each painting, I peeked at the price list to see if any might be in my budget. I checked my favorites first… the black and white sparrows – ah, one wants to reach out and touch their soft down!.. I scanned the list, found sparrows and checked the price. $150.00
I blinked and squinted; my illness was surely affecting my vision and comprehension of numbers. I looked again to see if I had misread the spanish method of keeping numbers. I checked for the “James Patterson-worthy” painting. ”Feathers,” which should run well over a thousand, was priced for two hundred dollars.
Yes, I wept.
Green Life/Green House
Didier had witnessed exhibition after exhibition of great artists in the past year, yet few of the paintings had sold. He was playing hardball, if for no other reason than to reclaim costs to buy more supplies.
Through tears, I proudly informed Didier, his wife Elizabeth, and the director, Sixtina, that I wished to purchase those two paintings, and I wished that I could buy them all! I managed to replace my tears with a smile and profess to everyone that I was buying the paintings before someone else did!
Alegria cromatica
Didier is already a world-class artist in my book; anyone who has the opportunity to invest in one of his paintings should act NOW before I find a way to buy them all!
ABUNDANCIA $600.00
LOROS 300.00
ALEGRIA CHROMATICA 300.00
EL CALOR DEL VUELO 400.00
LA MARAVILLOSA INOCENCIA DE UN PEZ 600.00
EL QUE TRAE LA LLUVIA 400.00
PRAYING FISH 100.00
GREEN LIFE/HOUSE 200.00
HUÉSPED PARTICULAR 450.00
MACROPINNA MICROSTOMA 300.00
EL CAMINANTE 350.00
DESICIONES 600.00
CARACOLEANDO 100.00
The sixteen paintings will be on exhibit one week longer at Museo Bahia de Caraquez in Manabi, Ecuador. Several are not featured here, though they can all be seen at the museum in Bahia. Didier would surely love for you to visit or to hear from you via email!
didiergalin (at) gmail.com
https://www.virtualgallery.com/galindos_art_a24620/galinarte_s5673/_o70546
Zeebra Designs & Destinations 
Amazing paintings, I love the bull and I like the others as well – a lot, :).
I will send him ‘reports,’ and he will be pleased! The bull is a powerful painting! Z
It speaks to me!
During the opening reception, the ‘water buffalo’ and I stared at each other for quite some time. He held my gaze, and there was a strong exchange of energy. I have stared in a real (pet) puma’s eyes before, and when I looked away, it pounced on me! This bull and I came to terms and are equals. I hope that one day you can stare at the image as well! Z
Brilliant paintings! I especially like the LA MARAVILLOSA INOCENCIA DE UN PEZ and DESICIONES.
That will make him so happy! Thanks, I will pass the word to him! Z
Wow..awesome… have to go to Bahia this week to see them..thanks for featuring this amazing artist !!
That would be great I look forward to introducing you to him and Elizabeth! Z
All are so amazing! Thank you for the tour!
Thank you so much! Didier will be thrilled that you visited his paintings! Z
I love them all. His paintings are so eclectic, from bulls to sparrows (which I would have bought in a minute too). And the Alegria Chromatica…the colors are definitely alegre, and I love that one the best!
Didier will be thrilled to read your feedback! Thank you, and I wish all of you could have been here to give him that so-important positive reinforcement! Thank you thank you thank you! Z
Beautiful art…bold and strong. I can see why you are drawn to this artist. I especially like the LA MARAVILLOSA INOCENCIA DE UN PEZ . Take care of yourself and get better, whatever that takes.
Thanks amiga. Didier will love reading all of this feedback! Maybe I will do a better job helping show his work than Theo did for Van Gogh!!!
The cough has always been baffling. When I am not coughing, I am symptom free! Go figure. I understand why perpetual coughers are so lean – it’s exhausting!
With each day I am a bit better. Thanks to you and to Ron! Z
I hope you are feeling better and getting the rest and meds you need. Didie’s paintings are amazing. What an imagination and what talent and his sense of color is just fantastic. I am guessing most are acrylic? And rather large. Please tell him how much I enjoyed seeing some of his work.
“Didier has just checked in with this post, so he was able to read your sweet words! I will forward him the wordpress notice with your best wishes! Thank you so much! Z
Hi!!! everyone, thank you all for your words, I’m flattered, these comments help me a lot to me to keep working, thanks to my good friend Lisa, has been a dream come true to meet you,
love
Didier
Hey Didier! Isn’t cyberspace great?! As you can see, my friends like your work A LOT!
con mucho gusto,
Z
Amazing paintings, and great prices! Glad you were able to buy 2 of your favourites, and hope your ‘wellness’ resutrns soon =D (p.s. our doctor recommends hot salt water inhalations; it really helps!)
OK..The warm water is always soothing, so I will try the hot salt water! Thanks! Z
Thanks for sharing Didier’s amazing paintings. What a talent! If you don’t mind some medical advice, I have had “cough asthma” and have treated many patients with it. It is usually due to an allergy and responds to inhalers with a combination of a bronchodilator and a steroid like Symbicort, a drug called Spiriva, or Singulair. I don’t know if these are available in Ecuador and may be sold under a different name. I know it can be very wearing on a person so hope you find relief.
Hey Richard! No, I don’t mind – at all! The local doctor prescribed an inhaler called “Salbutamol.” I will send an email; thanks for your feedback! Z
What beautiful colours! My favourite is the bull ….. but it would be, wouldn´t it?
I wish you could stare that bull in the eyes for a while! Thanks so much, and Didier will love reading your feedback! Thanks! Z
This is brilliant! I LOVE that bull and the birds and particularly the Feather 🙂 Congratulations and best wishes to Didier. His work is certainly worth more than the prices quoted!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback about Didier’s paintings! This will give him a huge smile when he checks the blog today! I am glad that you love his work! Z
I so much enjoyed seeing Didier’s paintings. The birds are my favorites. I do have to confess my absolute favorite was the “Gallo” on his website. Quite apart from the fact that I seem to be in a chicken phase these days, I thought the portraiture was marvelously well-done.
Thanks so much for the introduction to yet another talented artist. Now we just need to find a talented health-artist who can get rid of that cough for you! I’m all sympathy, really. I had one of “those” coughs that lasted for about three months, and it was completely exhausting. Continuing wishes for a full recovery!
yes, there are some images on his site that i love as well. there is a series of happy colorful fishes, and i intend to talk with him about those.
he will be thrilled to read your feedback. thanks!
thanks, also, for your sympathy about this cough cough cough. to have been absent for a dozen years, it caught me by total surprise. i am hopeful that in another week it will be suppressed and compliant for another dozen years! Z
Pingback: Morning Update – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 « South of Zero
he must be glad about your article!
he is all smiles and delighted! thanks! z
A glowing tribute to some fine work.
thanks! he really is a fine young artist! z
I will be in EC from November 9-19. E are building a house near Jama and were wondering where we could see you work.
I love what I see, thank you.
hey new neighbor!
congratulations on your new home, and it will be great to meet you in november! when you arrive, it will be fun to introduce you to my friends in town. most of my work will be here in jama!
thanks so much, and see you in november!
z
Very good paintings, and article.
Thanks! He is so talented and will be thrilled to read your comment! Z
He is a world class artist! The depth, texture , colors, the message and story behind each subject are just phenomenal. If I have the finances too, I will buy them all. We can’t really place a price of a precious Art but we are given a chance to own something this amazing.Please encouarge him to continue his passion. He has a gift to move people through his paintings. Thanks.
Didier’s paintings are wonderful. What vibrant colors and energy! Thanks for sharing… 🙂
didier and i are riding through the province together tomorrow. i am on my way home, and he is going to retrieve the paintings that did not sell. he’s an incredible young man, and i am so lucky to spend time with him! thanks.. i will be sure to give him your feedback!
z
Great! I hope you had a good trip!!
You’re right, Z. The man is a world-class artist. His paintings are spectacular. I wish I could see them close up! Many thanks. 🙂
I brought some extras home with me and told him that I would try to sell them for him! Soon I’ll share some closeups of the detail – I found someone to repair my camera- YES!
WOW! Beautiful. Thanks for stopping by.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
yes, he is quite talented!
con mucho gusto,
z
Absolutely brilliant paintings. Such talent.
Oh, they are all beautiful! If I ever won the lottery…. 🙂