The Fishermen (sculpture) explained

The Fishermen
Other Language 1:Spanish
Other Title 1:Los Pescadores
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Coordinates:20.6013°N -105.2386°W
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The Fishermen (Spanish; Castilian: "Los Pescadores") is a sculpture by Jim and Christina Demetro, installed in Puerto Vallarta.

Description

The sculpture depicts a fisherman and his grandson napping, as well as a dog, a cat, a pelican, and a bucket of fish.[1] Jim Demetro has said about the work's inspiration:

An inscription reads, "This statue honors all fishermen and their important contributions to the history and traditions of Puerto Vallarta. This piece was supported by the generous contributions of citizens, the City Council, Mr. Arturo Dávalos Peña, Municipal President, Dr. Ramón González Lomelí, Director of Tourism Puerto Vallarta and Hotel Playa Los Arcos. Sculptors Jim Demetro and Christina Demetro. May 31, 2018".

History

The sculpture was unveiled on June 1, 2018.[2] Prior to the unveiling, the sculptors created a clay model and raised funds for the bronze by allowing people to "co-sculpt" the artwork for donations.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sculptor Jim Demetro Opens Gallery in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. 2021-10-25. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160846/http://www.banderasnews.com/1801/art-jim-demetro-gallery-vallarta.htm. live.
  2. Web site: Unveiling the Fishermen statue June 1, 2018. 15 August 2018. 25 October 2021. 25 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160611/https://www.puertovallarta.net/what_to_do/unveiling-the-fishermen-statue-june-1-2018. live.
  3. Web site: Issue 1088, February 8 - 14, 2018 by Vallarta Tribune - Issuu. 2021-10-25. 2021-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160710/https://issuu.com/vallartatribune/docs/1088. live.