Washington, DC - In cooperation with the Embassy of
Costa Rica, the Embassy of Jordan hosted an art Exhibition featuring works by
Costa Rican artist, Marite Vidales, entitled, “Petra: Colors of Time.” Vidales’s
art illustrates her impressions of Petra and the impact it had on her work.
The artist noted that her trip to Petra inspired her and enriched her as an
artist. “It is difficult to express in words what I experienced for the first
time in Petra. I was so visually impacted by its immense stone carvings. I was
taken by the mysterious antiquity and historic significance” Vidales said.
Marité Vidales was born in San José , Costa Rica. She graduated from the School
of Fine Arts of the University of Costa Rica. For over 20 years, Marité has
exhibited her works throughout America, Costa Rica and Germany . Her work
reflects a passion for symbols and colors.
Hosting this event is timely, since Petra is nominated in a global voting
competition, of the “New Seven Wonders of the World.”
This event was part of the Embassy’s cultural series, organized by the Jordan
Information Bureau. The aim is to introduce the Washington DC audience to the
different aspects of the socio-political and cultural heritage of Jordan and the
wider Arab Muslim world. Vidales’s paintings will continue to be exhibited at
the Embassy of Jordan until the end of the month.
The Paintings will continue to be
exhibited at the Embassy of Jordan until Thursday November 30, 2006. Please
contact the Jordan Information Bureau at: 202-265-1606 to set an appointment any
time between 9:00 Am to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. |
