unique artist.at Esperenza....

by sandra benvie
(prince george British Columbia)

Creation the coconut man

My first time in Vieques led me to an interesting carver whose name is Laurence or better known as "Creation". I was very intrigued as to what he could make out of a simple coconut..so i stayed and talked to him awhile as i watched him do his magic....and lo and behold was born a beautiful bird sitting on a hollowed out bowl...It's now sitting at my kitchen window and reminds me of beautiful Vieques.
Laurence is a very kind man and i love to support someone as kind and creative as he..so if you're looking to spend a few dollars on a "souvenir" from Puerto Rico stop by and chat to Creation and put in a request for something unique.

There aren't many crafts for sale in Esperenza, but the museum does carry some very nice local stuff. On the weekends there is a woman who sells funky clothes and jewelery on the malecon..as well as a few other vendors selling some jewelery and carvings.

Every second Saturday is the farmers market at the Museum..some very delicious baking can be had there.