Arts & Traditions

Juan finds inspiration in all manifestations of Taino and African heritage present in his country.

Juan Pablo used art to bring his colorful character, the “vejigante” to the streets as a symbol of resistance. By painting murals, enacting puppet theaters, making handcrafted masks, music, dance and community service, they were able to mix art expression with daily life, reaffirming his belief that art objects are more than mere decoration, but expressions of daily life’s struggles and realities.