Mar 1, 1997 by M. A. Bello
Nancy Clement: Watercolor Miniatures from the Suite Flores/Flowers
For several months of the year, Nancy Clement lives and works in La Antigua, where she is well known for her miniature watercolors. She has, over time, meticulously documented the architecture, gardens, and landscape of the colonial city on paper the size of an average postcard. With [...]
Jul 1, 1996 by M. A. Bello
Oscar Soles: Pinturas de la serie Paisaje Urbano
La Alianza Francesa, La Antigua Guatemala
julio 1996
La muestra de Oscar Soles está compuesta por doce obras que forman parte de una nueva etapa estética en su producción plástica. Resaltan las piezas en las que sobresale el paisaje urbano. Cada una trata un aspecto diferente del tema y se [...]
Jul 1, 1995 by M. A. Bello
Woven Cloth: Hecho en Guatemala
University Gallery, Fine Arts Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
July 1995
The Maya of Guatemala are widely known for their woven creations, and they are generally regarded as great creative artists. Their works in fiber are truly a celebration of indigenous artistic achievement.
Maya women are able to create the most sophisticated, [...]
Mar 1, 1995 by M. A. Bello
Deborah Du Flon: The Magical Power of Legends
Greens Farms Academy, Greens Farms, CT
March – April 1995
Guatemala has a rich oral tradition. Maya and Spanish stories are heard from cuenteros throughout the countryside. These storytellers are the guardians of an ancient craft. They are committed to sharing and conserving a common cultural heritage. [...]