Oil on fabric, 61 H x 48 w cm / 24 H x 18.9 W in.
Created by Ofir Hirsh under the Oro identity in 2003.
Yes, we dreamed about living in a tropical peaceful place, but our daily reality in Las-Terrenas surpassed all our dreams. “What are you doing there?” Friends kept asking, and my girlfriend and I usually replied “Opening Coconuts!”, which we did, but our routine included a few other activities such as swimming and playing in the warm turquoise water of the lagoons, pretending we are dolphins. Rolling and scrawling over the sand, chasing sideway-running crabs. Collecting seashells and searching for strange looking driftwoods. Strolling through the beach with our eyes closed, listening to the sound of the waves, feeling the wind touching our skin. Crossing streams, just before they flow into the sea. Hiking the jungles, with nothing but a machette…and yes! Picking, opening and drinking delicious coconuts right from the trees. We were one with the nature, and it felt pure and simple and powerful. Without thinking or planing, we were simply playing, just like children, until the sun goes down.
Ofir you son-of-a-sun, i am dominican and lived in Las Terrenas for two years 2018-9 and can relate to every teasing word of yours. Now I live abroad and go back from time to time with my fiancee which we just love going back to paradise. Thanks for your poetic images. I remember… Did you meet late Istvan Lalic? (A good friend)
Gabriel,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad that you can relate to my teasing words and that we share this passion for Las-Terrenas, I’m currently in Las-Terrenas, I came back after a long absence approx two weeks ago, with my girlfriend and kids…
I have learned about Istvan (Esteban) passing only last week, when I met Charlie Simon (anothe LT artist) in the street. I asked Charlie where can I find Esteban and he told me that he died. My girlfriend and I are very sad about it. For a while, between 2010-2012 we were close friends, and collaborated on a few projects, including the exhibition “Unidos por Haiti” and establishing the Las Terrenas Gallery in an old Victorian house where now “Puerto Plaza” is located. He was a special person and artist..may he rest in peace.
Las Terrenas has changed dramatically, it’s quite crowded nowdays, but I still find it magical, and I think I’m entering my 3rd childhood now with my children 🙂
Would love to meet here or anywhere…take good care my friend,
Ofir