Thursday, October 25, 2007

Cuban Painting 2




Sorry about the quality of the photo, but this is one strange painting. I found this in a consignment shop. I think it's glorious. I love the energy of it. Doesn't it look like an angry ocean? Yet up close you realize that it's two craggy hills enshrouded in mist.

Unfortunately, it was a little too energetic when I had it by the side of my bed. In the interests of getting some sleep, I had to stow it away until I can find some other place to display it. I took two pictures of it when I was taking pictures of Packrat's acquisition next door. Neither picture appeared on my computer, although all the others did. Today, I managed to get the pictures, if somewhat skewed. When I went to upload it on the blog the first time, it wouldn't work. I see the germs of a scary story here. I was half afraid that I'd see a face in the picture. Yup, I'm a superstitious Cuban.

Alberto Falcon, the artist, was born in Havana in 1935 and, surprise, later lived in the states. Other than places he exhibited, etc..., I have very little information.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Mom,
You need a better picture. It's out of focus and a little blurry.

Love you.

Anonymous said...

Alberto Falcon was my uncle and he did live in NY, he has pass away but I thank god that I have three of his painting in my home. If you or anyone would like to contact me you may do so at MEFalcon@gmail.com
thanks
Maria Elena Falcon