Taino Indian petrogylphs, symbols carved in stones, abound in Puerto Rico. This newest linocut is called 'Mundo Taino' ('Taino World') and incorporates a number of images from the island... two frogs, a bat, an Indian mask, and a monkey figure. This print is an edition of 100 on masa paper; the image is 6"x4".
Los petroglifos (piedra grabada antigua) del indio taino estan por todos lados en Puerto Rico. Este nuevo grabado linocut se llama 'Mundo Taino' y en ello figura varios simbolos de la isla... 2 ranas o sapos, un murcielago, una mascara taina, y una figura de mono. Este grabado tiene una edicion de 100 en papel masa; el imagen mide 6"x4".
3 comments:
Hi Diane,
I love this one! Do you know the artist named Keith Haring? I was just looking at some ot his work the other day and this somehow reminds me of his stuff - simple somewhat whimsical looking outlines with "energy lines" radiating from them. I wonder if Haring was influenced by Meso-American or Caribbean art? Anyhow, I like the vitality of this print a lot.
best, Annie
Thanks, Annie... Coming from you, that's high praise. I'm not familiar with Haring but will definitely check him out!
Sharri... I did look up Haring and had a 'duh' moment. Yes, I do know and like his work. I do see a similarity. I've got a few more designs I'm in the process of cutting and will post soon.
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