ART DISTRICT in SAN JOSÉ
IVÁN HERNÁNDEZ OLIVERA
My Experience with
TRADITIONAL
M E X I C O
Plastic artist
Art is the language of the spirit. When a human being explores the most intimate parts of art and penetrates the sacred spaces of its divine existence, links and bridges with the universe are created and the human being becomes its interpreter. Tendencia Magazine about Iván Hernández Olivera
Indian Hands is not only the name of the foundation he created to support indigenous Oaxacan children, exhibit artists and artisans, and open art workshops for youth, it is his Indian hands the soul behind his art. In the world of art - and to anyone that has tried to paint them for that matter- hands are one big challenge known to realism artists. Beautiful hands are not easy to paint, beautifully, but the hands artist Iván Hernández Olivera paints are the kind of hands that inspire other artists to vow and compliment his work. For the rest of us, the simple observer, it is in his expression of children vulnerability and pure insight where the enchantment happens, the provocation of our dearest compassion and tenderness for what life is, a sweet mystery. Who we are, where we come from, where are roots are, what makes us one. You see, we all have been children ourselves. Iván Hernández is easy to find in Los Cabos, he is where his art is. You will find him painting whether you are visiting his gallery in the Art District of San José del Cabo, or painting golf at Diamante. A quite, meditative, grounded energy will silently attract you to him, as any other meditative practice, in painting also stillness creates magnetism and attracts others to it. It does, indeed. Steén-de nuu̱ ná. Indian Hands Gallery also hosts 7 other artisans from Oaxaca, who design Mexican folk art that excels. When you are inside, you will know you found it. Give a little, take a little. A percentage of what you buy will benefit the children of México.
The Island of Janitzio in Lake Patzquaro, Michoacan, is really one of the iconic centres for day of the dead celebrations in Mexico. Even several days before the actual event on November 1st and 2nd everywhere you look you will see everyone involved in the elaborate traditional preparations. These women were preparing atole - a corn masa based beverage usually taken hot in the morning from clay pots after chilly all night vigils in the cemeteries. We joked as they worked that atole may be a good morning antidote for those who may have had too much tequila or mescal during the festivities of the night before. Raweli Gallery Artist District 624-121-2651 | www.brucehermangallery.com
San José del Cabo
Art Walk Every Thursday evening between the months of November and June, the galleries welcome guests to enjoy an evening strolling the neighbourhood, viewing art, sipping wine and dining at San José del Cabo downtown’s exquisite restaurants. The Art Walk happens from 5:00 to 9:00, but the Art itself never stops! The Art District is open all day, every day!
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www.DestinoMagazine.com | DECEMBER 2013