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Last Saturday the 28th of December, famous Dominican designer, Jenny Polanco celebrated the opening a new art exhibit “Arte Naive” at the Jenny Polanco Project in Altos de Chavón.
The opening of the exhibit was celebrated with mimosas shared amongst members of the greater Casa de Campo community who came to admire the beautiful and unusual artwork of the Dominican and Haitian artists exhibiting; Morillo, Adalberto, Noble, Luis Reyes and Tomas Reyes from the Dominican Republic, and from Haiti; Gerad Fortune, Destin Domond, Magda and Frank Estira.
The exhibit, just a sample of the Dominican and Haitian artworks, that can be found at “Bolos Galería” in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo represents a fascinating insight into both the Dominican and Haitian cultures.
With colorful paintings including Dominican carnaval characters, scenes from the “car wash” and the “colmado” – two places where Dominicans gather for drinks and dancing, as well as a traditional Dominican wedding in a rural village. The Haitian paintings, while slightly less colorful are just as interesting, some with an obvious influence of voodoo, others certainly very “naive”, something which makes them absolutely fascinating.
This art exhibit will be on display at the Jenny Polanco Project in Altos de Chavón until the 7th of January.
In addition to admiring the art, guests also took the opportunity to admire and buy the many other items available in store. The Jenny Polanco Project store in Altos de Chavón is quiet possibly the best place in Casa de Campo (and La Romana) to purchase unique, traditional and handmade arts and crafts. And on this occasion with 10% of all sales being donated to the Hogar del Niño, we all had a great excuse to shop! After all what is better than splurging for a good cause!?
If you didn’t yet get chance to visit the “Arte Naive” exhibit, we really recommend you take a look – we feel in love with several pieces, and we’re sure you will too!
The following collection of photos were taken at the opening of the “Arte Naive” exhibit at the Jenny Polanco Project in Altos de Chavón:
Jenny Polanco Project, Altos de Chavón
The Jenny Polanco Project store in Altos de Chavón is quiet possibly the best place in Casa de Campo (and La Romana) to purchase unique, traditional and handmade arts and crafts. In store you will find hand carved plates and models, genuine Haitian and Dominican paintings, traditional Dominican carnaval masks, wicker bowls and baskets, wooden table decorations and even furniture – all hand made by skilled Dominican, Haitian and Caribbean craftsman. “Project is an art space designed to support the Caribbean crafts, in order to promote hand made design and workmanship in our countries”
— Jenny Polanco, Dominican designer
Alongside the traditional arts and crafts, Jenny Polanco proudly presents her own fashion designs; tropical white linen dresses and blouses with amber detailing perfect for the warm Caribbean weather, stylish purses and fashionable jewelry. Jenny Polanco Project Casa del Rio, Altos de Chavón Open daily: 9am – 6pm Tel: 809-925-1899