Dominique Haas
Dominique Haas
Dominique Haas has dedicated nearly 20 years to the revival of a forgotten art. He began sculpting in leather while living in the Dominican Republic. He left his home in France in the mid 1980's for a simpler and sunnier life in the Caribbean. Before moving to Mexico in 1993, he live for a time in Haiti, Dominican Republic (where he met his lovely wife, Inez), Jamaica and Cuba. During his 11 year residence in Mexico, he has traveled extensively, mostly to the central highlands to buy the fine leather needed for his work.
His technique is neither Caribbean nor Mexican, but a craft practiced in ancient Rome. True to tradition, Dominique specially prepares the leather and later shapes each mask from one seamless piece. He works alone in a small rustic studio attached to his house in Progreso Puerto on the Yucatan coast. Some of his more elaborate sculptures require weeks or even months to complete. His work has been shown in galleries in the U.S.and Canada. Collectors from as distant as South Africa, Iceland, and Pakistan have purchased his work. Email mexicoanswers@mexicoanswers.com for more information.
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Oscar Nah
Oscar Nah
Oscar Nah is an artist-in-hiding. He works two jobs, one as the manager of a local hotel restaurant, and the other with his father at a food stand. He works his art on the side. Oscar and his wife work together to form this art, and work from their house.
The artwork is aluminum worked from the back side to form the picture designed, then pounded, or pressed, out, then painted. Many hours go into the design, formation and painting of each piece.
He can do work made-to-order, or you can pick from one of his many designs seen here. Oscar doesn't have his own website, so we wanted to showcase his work on our website. You can email us here at Mexicoanswers with any questions for, or about Oscar. Just write to mexicoanswers@mexicoanswers.com
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