This is a project for a new resort. Indians are part of the history of our island. For my models I'm not looking after 'indians by race', but indians by heart!
dated 2008,
react to the artist
(click on an image to enlarge an artwork)
Crossing2008 |
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The Arawak indians came from the mainland and crossed the sea by canoe. This piece is still in progress. |
Chief Nawati2008 |
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#1 in a serie 'Indians of Bonaire'. The Chief. 'White Feather'. Model: Sean Paton. |
Fish hunter2008 |
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Diptich of 3.30 meter. #2 in serie Indians of Bonaire. Model: Edwin. |
Fish hunter left panel2008 |
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Left panel of diptich of 3.30 meter. #2 in serie Indians of Bonaire. Model: Edwin. |
Fish hunter right panel2008 |
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Right panel of diptcich of 3.30 meter. #2 in serie Indians of Bonaire. Model: local flamingo. |
Water & Fire2008 |
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The upper panel shows a prehistoric scene (when the Bonairian east coast was still ocean bottom). The lower panel is pre-Columbian history (when the island has rised above sea level). |
Jaws 12008 |
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First underwater painting since 2004. Upper panel of diptich Water & Fire. Notice: the water is airbrushed. |
Fire maker2008 |
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#3 in the serie 'Indians of Bonaire'. Model: Yana. |
