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"Plena Candelaria"
Limited Edition of 75
Unframed Giclee on Paper or Canvas
Signed and numbered by Puerto Rico artist Obed Gómez


Plena was born in the working class barrios of Ponce, Puerto Rico about 100 years ago. It was known as "el periodico cantado" (the sung newspaper) because it contained stories about the history and everyday life of the people. Plena's origins can be traced back to the changes in society caused by Puerto Rico's transfer from Spanish to U.S. rule, and the abolition of slavery which caused displaced colonial sugar cane workers to seek economic opportunities in the growing cities of the island. Plena was born of African roots and was transformed into a uniquely Puerto Rican expression by the influences of Jíbaro, native Taino, and European musical traditions, in addition to the contributions of freed slaves from English-speaking Caribbean Islands who travelled to Puerto Rico seeking work.

By the later part of the 20th century, Plena primarily existed as part of our folklore. However, in the 1990s Plena was given new life thanks to music groups in Puerto Rico and New York who modernized its sound for a new generation. Whether folklore or modern sound, it's the panderos -- three or more handheld drums of different sizes/pitches (seguidor, segundo, and requinto), and the guiro -- a gourd percussion instrument of native Taino origin -- that together create the explosive rhythm of Plena. The white "Panama" hats typically worn by Plena musicians will always be a beloved icon of Plena. While it is important to study Plena given the popularity of its folkloric style, it is equally as important because it is a living tradition that is still an active part of Puerto Rico today, marking important occasions in the lives of our people, from birth to death, and even street protests.

Written by Dr. Tekina-eiru Maynard (1998)

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All Giclée prints are limited editions of 75 signed and numbered by Obed Gómez. The printing process involves squirting microscopic dots of ink onto a canvas which is hand stretched and ready for your wall. The inks are absorbed slightly and blend to create fine art reproductions that are often indistinguishable from the originals.

In addition, since no screens are used, the prints have a higher apparent resolution than lithographs and a color range that exceeds that of serigraphy. Displaying a full color spectrum, giclée prints capture every nuance of an original and have gained wide acceptance from artists, galleries and museums throughout the world.

All Giclée on canvas prints are mailed in a hard box or hard tubes if printed on paper. All images are copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. Framing and furniture that may be seen in the pictures aren't included.

Canvas Print Features:

•Each custom artwork is hand stretched and printed for your order
•Vibrant colors printed on artist grade canvas
•Printed image wraps 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) over the edges; the sides are white
•Hanging hardware is included
•Mailed in a box


Paper Print Features:
•Custom sized prints (with various border widths)
•Gallery quality vibrant colors
•Matt Fine Art
•Lightly textured 100% cotton paper white
•Hahnemϋle-William Turner
•Acid- and lignin-free
•310 gms
•Mailed in a hard tube and will require framing

Note: 1" - 2" minimum borders will be added around images and will vary depending on the appropriate aspect ratio to fit each paper size popular. Images are centered and 'padded' for non-standard sized images.

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