It’s not often we’re given the opportunity to enjoy an art exhibit which combines the talents of 2 great artiststoday ow, just a few hours before the opening of the “Buscando Escencia” exhibit (TONIGHT) presented by Jenny Polanco & Emiliano Larizza at the Altos de Chavón art gallery we bring you a sneak preview – showing you exactly why this is one exhibit you won’t want to miss!
“This joint project portrays two worlds that coexist. The roots of the Caribbean distilled into fashion, a sensual second skin that identifies and symbolizes a new reality. Ways and means to wear a contemporary existence while maintaining the essence of sensuality and femininity, where a woman is master of her own destiny, mistress of her mind, but never forgetting her past.”
— Manuel Blanco, curator of exhibit “Buscando Esencia”
As explained by Manuel Blanco, the curator of “Buscando Esencia” to be opened this Friday the 10th of August, this photographic art exhibit is a compelling collision between 2 artists and their 2 art forms; the photojournalist Emiliano Larizza who seeks essence and meaning in his surroundings and designer, Jenny Polanco, whose feminine yet chic designers clash and conflict with the background of the images. You can read more about the exhibit in our interview with both Emiliano Larizza and Jenny Polanco – click here!
Of course it’s rather difficult to describe the essence of an art exhibit in words, so here we bring you a collection of images which will form part of the exhibit: San Pedro de Macoris, republica dominicana, 2011. JENNY POLANCO COLLECTIONSan Pedro de Macoris, republica dominicana, 2011. JENNY POLANCO COLLECTIONSan Pedro de Macoris, republica dominicana, 2011. JENNY POLANCO COLLECTIONBarrio de S.Barbara,Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana, Marzo 2011. NEW COLLECTION 2011 by JENNY POLANCOBarrio de S.Barbara,Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana, Marzo 2011. NEW COLLECTION 2011 by JENNY POLANCO
Cocktail Opening of “Buscando Esencias” When: Friday, August 10th from 7pm
Where: The Altos de Chavón art gallery, Casa de Campo
Following the opening the exhibit will be on display from the 10th of August through to the 10th of September, open for viewings daily from 9am – 6pm (but closed Tuesdays).
About Jenny Polanco
Jenny Polanco is a Dominican fashion designer with over 30 years experience in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Paris and New York. Her “Pret a Porter” (ready to wear) and Couture designs are most popular for being sophisticated yet simple, classic and easy to wear – enhanced by typically Dominican “touches”, such as buttons crafted from amber, horn, larimar, mother of pearl and coral.
You can shop Jenny Polanco in Casa de Campo at both the Marina Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón as well as in Santo Domingo at Blue Mall, Casa Virginia, Bella Vista Mall and in the Colonial Zone.
Click here to read more about Jenny Polanco and her designs
About Emiliano Larizza
Born in Rome in 1978, Emiliano first fell in love with photography in 2001 when he met Daniele, a man who became like second father to Emiliano as he taught him all the secrets of the profession. He then studied graphics, screenplay writing and fell in love with art, something which became a stimulus and a help in his continuous quest for the essence of photography: a means to express one’s own creative ideas.
Having traveled in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Emiliano settled in Dominican Republic in 2008 and from January 2010 started following the situation in Haiti, in the aftermath of the earthquake (see above photo).
Emiliano has has his work published in both national and international press such as Internazionale, L’Espresso, IlManifesto, IoDonna, Riders, Il Venerdi (Repubblica), The Guardian, Het Financieele Dagblad and Newsweek.
Find out more about Emiliano at: www.emilianolarizza.com
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It’s not often we’re given the opportunity to enjoy an art exhibit which combines the talents of 2 great artiststoday ow, just a few hours before the opening of the “Buscando Escencia” exhibit (TONIGHT) presented by Jenny Polanco & Emiliano Larizza at the Altos de Chavón art gallery we bring you a sneak preview – showing you exactly why this is one exhibit you won’t want to miss!
About Jenny Polanco Jenny Polanco is a Dominican fashion designer with over 30 years experience in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Paris and New York. Her “Pret a Porter” (ready to wear) and Couture designs are most popular for being sophisticated yet simple, classic and easy to wear – enhanced by typically Dominican “touches”, such as buttons crafted from amber, horn, larimar, mother of pearl and coral. You can shop Jenny Polanco in Casa de Campo at both the Marina Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavón as well as in Santo Domingo at Blue Mall, Casa Virginia, Bella Vista Mall and in the Colonial Zone. Click here to read more about Jenny Polanco and her designs
Born in Rome in 1978, Emiliano first fell in love with photography in 2001 when he met Daniele, a man who became like second father to Emiliano as he taught him all the secrets of the profession. He then studied graphics, screenplay writing and fell in love with art, something which became a stimulus and a help in his continuous quest for the essence of photography: a means to express one’s own creative ideas. Having traveled in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Emiliano settled in Dominican Republic in 2008 and from January 2010 started following the situation in Haiti, in the aftermath of the earthquake (see above photo). Emiliano has has his work published in both national and international press such as Internazionale, L’Espresso, IlManifesto, IoDonna, Riders, Il Venerdi (Repubblica), The Guardian, Het Financieele Dagblad and Newsweek. Find out more about Emiliano at: www.emilianolarizza.com