Costa Rica Art Blog October Archive

Ceramic Making in Chorotega

By Website Introductions at 10/30/08 14:37

It is not very known that Costa Rica has a rich indigenous culture which produces great ceramic works including traditional Chorotega pottery. However, as the country progresses, there is a significant decline in the old culture's presence.

There is one family in the Nicoya Peninsula that strives to preserve this rapidly declining art of pottery making. The family's works can be found in the University of Las Veritas.

Link: Chorotega Ceramics Expo on Display in Costa Rica | Costa Rica Travel News

Small Steps by the Costa Rican Film Industry

As far as the global movie industry is concerned, the Central American movie-making industry is non-existent. It hardly makes any impact. And it is for this reason that Costa Ricans are pleased to learn that the industry is starting to make little steps towards global fame and acceptance. Some of the most prominent Costa Rican movies can be seen here at Costa Rican Pages.

Link: Costa Rica Film Industry Taking Baby Steps | Costa Rica Travel News

Unique Artist with Award Winning Style

Gerardo Valerio Trigueros is a native Costa Rican Artist but now living in Cary. He presented a program entitled, "A Journey to Costa Through the Art of Valerio" last Oct 18 at the Cary Public Library at 1606 Three Oaks Roads.

He used his art to illustrate some talk about his maiden land and its nature. He also demonstrated his unique painting technique and then answered some question about his award winning realistic style of painting.

The Costa Rica artist will also do a same presentation on Oct. 28 at Del Webb Sun City in Huntley.

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Cary artist discusses his native Costa Rica in art

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500 Dollars Short of Reclaiming Cultural Heritage

When cultural heritage is within reach, it becomes really frustrating once you find out that you are hindered by something petty--like a 500-dollar bill.

Bound by the constitution, the local government of Costa Rica could not hire an official translator to handle a Letter Rogatory which will be sent to Germany, where more than 400 pieces of pre-Columbian Costa Rican art are stored. It just so happens that the translators authorized by the German government charge 500 dollars, more than double of what Costa Rican law permits.

Link: AFP: Costa Rica, 500 dollars short of reclaiming pre-Columbian art

National Theater gives tribute to Amighetti

Costa Rica also has a rich art scene that is worthy of praise and admiration. The arts is highly emphasized here, which is why a National Theater was instituted. The Theater has already played host to plays and art exhibits, and today, it will now showcase the works of one of Costa Rica's best artists, Francisco "Paco" Amighetti.

Link: National Theater Pays Homage to Costa Rican Artist | Costa Rica Travel News