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Iron lamp, ‘Sailboat Stories’

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Rocío Rodríguez paints a quaint scene of serenity, where a sailboat silently travels the turquoise seas. Lighthouses guard the scene, painted with extraordinary detail on parchment paper, creating a unique lamp screen. Rodriguez sets the screen on a base of wrought iron to complete her wonderful design. Artisan Info: “Hola! My name is Rocío Rodríguez and I was born in Mexico on July 29th, 1953. I had always wanted to study interior design and fine arts, but unfortunately at the time it wasn’t possible. Instead, I began to work for a company when I was 16 years old, and for 18 years I worked in the financial sector. During this time, I took up painting as a hobby and did various courses where I learned a variety of techniques. “About a year and a half ago I decided to retire from the world of finances and leave the big city for a smaller, quieter place. Here I was finally able to fulfill my lifelong ambition and I opened an arts and crafts studio workshop. My intention was to put into practice all that I had learned. I want to be able to transmit through my work how vital is to live in a tranquil and amenable environment that exudes harmony and peace. “Every surface is an open invitation to graphic expression. I work with watercolors and different types of paper that I select based on quality, texture and absorbency. When the composition is finished, I make tiny

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Handmade by Rocio Rodriguez, Ships from Mexico within 9 days, Electrical fixtures included, Motif(s) may vary slightly, Signed by the artist

Company: Novica 

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