Antigua Abstracted #2

Antigua Abstracted #2

Luscious rivers of colour, in every hue imaginable pour through La Antigua over Holy week. Ultramarine, cobalt blue, lime yellow, day-glow orange, deep rich purples, and blood reds, all in myriad shades flow into endless combinations over the cobblestone canvas of the street. The heaped bags and bowls of rich colour remind me of the work of Anish Kapoor, in particular his early sculptural pieces made of pure molded pigment. Joyful, intense and yet playful they invite us to touch – as do the alfombras – and yet to do so, would also ruin their fragile perfection. The inspiration for the organic forms of his sculpture and installations often springs from the shape of seeds, grasses, and spores which signify the beginning of life and are in stark contrast to his other influence- the wayside altars and shrines found throughout India. A deep rooted connection with the rhythms of nature, and the transformative power of birth, death and regeneration, link the themes of his artwork with the Celebrations of Easter. And of spring, the rains and the beginning of a new life cycle…

text and photos by Michele Woodey.

Colors in a sawdust carpet Arts graphic colors

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This entry was written by Michele Woodey and posted on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4:34 pm and is filed under Guest Collaborations. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

3 Responses to “Antigua Abstracted #2”



  1. Rudy Girón says:
    July 13, 2009 at 8:59 am

    @Michele, thanks for bringing such a refreshing perspective to AntiguaDailyPhoto. We really appreciate your guest contributions.

    Reply
  2. Laura McNamara says:
    July 13, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Wait, were the two thumbnail photos also taken in La Antigua? What beautiful and creative play with colors in the artwork!

    Reply
  3. Erika says:
    July 14, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Hmm, I wonder where I can get aserin in Montreal. Anyone knows?

    Reply


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