'Dushi Tera' is a 2007 collection of new, fine art paintings by Aruban visual artist Stan Kuiperi. These highly esthetic works refer to the natural environment of Aruba and are meant to heighten the public's awareness of the need for conservation of nature. The tall cactus symbolizes Aruban flora in general. The color gold: Life energy.
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Aruba2007 |
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15 existing cacti were photographed all over the island and collaged into the paintings. These giant cacti become over 20 meters high and are reputed to be hundreds of years old. This collection aims to focus attention on the appreciation and conservation of these disappearing giants of the Aruban landscape. |
'Malmok'2007 |
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Real,existing tall cacti from districts all over the island form the essence of the art works in this collection. |
'Hudishibana'2007 |
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Every painting has as its title the original name of the area the cactus stands in. The dominating gold paint stands for the life energy that permeates us all universally. |
'Sero Canashito'2007 |
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The surrounding landscape is rendered in transparent color layers that become abstract elements of nature such as light, wind, dust, and space. |
'Canashito'2007 |
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'Dushi Tera' aims to bring to the public gallery space those landscapes that remain hidden in nature, and therefore unknown to the general public. |
'Primavera'2007 |
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Giant cactus standing in the last - dwindling - natural area remaining in the painter's neighborhood. |
'Savaneta' (detail)2007 |
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Transparent color layers and gold paint make for a translucent effect with changing reflection depending on the viewer's position. |
'Sero Cristal'2007 |
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Sero Cristal conveys the mystic beauty of the Aruban landscape. |
