Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Gary Thompson, the owner of Gallery Pacifico in Vallarta, led a tour of the sculptures on the Malecon which lasted two hours. It was really nice learning the backstories of some of the pieces of art, as well as the artists. We ended the tour in his gallery where he offered all 50 of us water, soda or beer. He does this gratis, but asks for a donation to the Vallarta Public Library. He does a wonderful job!

The Subtle Stone Eater by Jonas Gutierrez ~ 2006

El Juglar, Flautist by Ramiz Barquet ~ 1999

St. Francis by Augosta Bozzano ~ 1997 This piece was willed to Ramiz Barquet by his Spanish friend Bozzano. Ramiz donated it to the city of Puerto Vallarta.

Gary Thompson talking about The Unicorn of Good Luck by Anibal Riebeling ~ 2011.

The Seahorse by Rafael Zamarripa ~ 1976
This is perhaps the most famous sculpture. There are actually two of them.
The second is on Los Muertos Beach near Vallarta Shores.

One of the shoes of a piece in Rotunda of the Sea by Alejandro Colunga ~ 1997

As we walked by the City Park, artists were working on their chalk art for an exhibit.

Tiger in progress.

Working in the hot sun.

We had our last beach lunch at Cuates y Cuetes. Very yummy grilled fish tacos and some cold beer. Ruth bought a silver chain for her pendants from a vendor. They are really working on the new pier. It should be ready by Christmas, if not sooner.

The railings are up.

We think they will be inlaying river rock like they have on El Malecon.

After lunch we did some shopping and bought dinner for the next two nights at Pollo Feliz. Ruth also bought some carrots at a little tienda. Easy meals!