Today, Vejigantes wear brightly colored, ornate masks corresponding to the colors of their costumes that detail bat -like wings. The term vejigante derives from the words vejiga (bladder) and gigante (giant) due to custom of blowing up and painting cow bladders.

Juan Pablo used art to bring his colorful character, the “vejigante” to the streets as a symbol of resistance. By painting murals, enacting puppet theaters, making handcrafted masks, music, dance and community service, they were able to mix art expression with daily life, reaffirming his belief that art objects are more than mere decoration ...

2011年6月2日 · The vejigante is a colorful character that is a blend of Puerto Rico’s African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. It’s a key figure in several of the island’s annual celebrations, particularly Ponce’s Carnival and Loiza’s Santiago Apóstol Fiesta.

2008年10月16日 · Contemporary and traditional vejigante masks, ornaments, and paintings. Also sculpture, drawings, and painting by a featured Polish artist.

2020年4月19日 · Today, I want to continue that discussion by examining one of the most recognizable forms of Puerto Rican art: Vejigante masks. These masks, called careta, are traditionally worn during carnival in the Puerto Rican cities of Ponce and Loiza.

The Vejigante has transformed into a powerful emblem of cultural identity, resilience, and resistance. Originating in Loíza, these figures were initially created to symbolize the Muslim Moors during the Catholic Festival of Santiago, commemorating the Moors' expulsion from Spain.

Vejigante oil painting on oak. Impeccable quality and detail. Visible brush stroke texture enhancing its beauty & likeness. Size: 3.5” x 7” x .75” varnished. Original Fine Art oil painting by Artist, Lena del Sol Langaigne. Arrives with a signed certificate of authenticity

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Vejigante painting on display in the home studio of Puerto Rican Artist Samuel Lind.

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