Rum, Rum, Rum, The Bottle Of Rum - Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife
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N 28° 25.066 W 016° 33.115
28R E 347993 N 3144461
This mural is on the wall of a partly demolished building near to the harbour of Puerto de la Cruz.
Waymark Code: WMQPHG
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 03/13/2016
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It is number two in a series of wall murals known as ‘Puerto Street Art’. It consists of a number of cartoon like figures, most of which have a pirate theme hence the name of the work.
Near to this particular mural is an information board about the series of murals...
The city as a canvas
Puerto de la Cruz is an Atlantic city open to the sea, so it makes the ideal destination for experiencing the inflow of new and innovative ideas – which is exactly what mural painting is. So it’s no coincidence that it’s the venue for this museum of ephemeral art entitled Puerto Street Art.
One of the most important in the world thanks to the standard of its first rate artists.
In a small space so visitors can take a complete tour in one hour.
Set in the historic heart of the city, so in addition to the plasticity of the works visitors can enjoy the historic urban and cultural value of the area itself.
Murals in a range of different styles created using several techniques and incorporating a whole variety of themes.
A visit to these murals is an impressive visual experience due to their majestic scale and the skill of the artists who have created their works on these huge walls. This is La Ranilla, a historic part of Puerto de la Cruz where - in addition to the art – you can stroll around the streets and enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life and its shops and small restaurants.
Puerto Street Art is a way to rediscover the city as a creative space.
The artist of this piece is known as Roro and a website about this series of murals has the following information...
“A fan of Chinese emporia and the colour pink,
he plays with Playmobil figures and recreates
scenes with dolls. His work involves painting,
photography and muralism, and creates new
spaces that are full of life –both anonymous
and humanised– where figuration becomes the
basis of the narrative. The nerdy, the tropical
and the absurd are a constant presence in his
work.”
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