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La Casa del Belén shows 'Life in the Sierra Minera' by the Murcian craftsman Juan Manuel Griñán (13/06/2019)

The House of Bethlehem of Bacons Bridge will host the exhibition 'Life in the Sierra Minera' by Native American artisan Juan Manuel Griñán, which will open tomorrow, Friday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m.

'Life in the Sierra Minera' presents a great work composed of scenes elaborated with care and detail, stopping the time in a complex world, difficult and at the same time costumbrista during a period of the XIX and XX centuries, in the zone of Cartagena and The Union, marked by inequalities, traditions and a hard and sometimes heartbreaking daily activity.

Juan Manuel Griñán pays homage to all those women, men and especially to the children of this time, presents representative scenes of this world that he has previously matured in an exercise of observation, study and listening: emigration and its influence in the flamenco boom in the mining area in the nineteenth century, reference to the National Festival of Cante de las Minas and the figures of mining cante, the bowling game, the extreme conditions of work in the mine, women, child exploitation .. .

Juan Manuel Griñán Fernández is a Murcian artisan, a Native American, from Puente Tocinos, of national and international renown who began his career as a child as an apprentice in the renowned workshop of the Griñán Brothers.

His work connects directly with the Baroque Murcian tradition in clay and his figures are made entirely by hand.

He is in love with history and popular traditions and stands out for his cribs that surprise for their creativity when it comes to combining manners with innovation.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia

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