Art Show

Hugo had an art show this past weekend. Together with his art school counterparts they put together a pretty good show. Before the show we had chocolate cake to celebrate (see mom and son photo!) There was a variety of art in the expo, but Hugo's paintings were by far the most provocative. He dives into social issues when he paints - Why does sex sell? Prostitution, Women and the Media. I think it left a lot of people confused and maybe a little taken back. Hugo was disappointed because no one commented, critiqued, or even wondered about the meaning of his paintings. As an artist he wants feedback. Cajamarca is still a very closed culture in terms of talking about taboo social issues. I love that Hugo walks alone in his art. Someone has to do it.

Probably the funniest thing for me during the art show was when an older gentleman tried to put Hugo's slanted painting straight. I kindly told him, "No the painting is suppose to be turned like this." Oh. And he walked away.