Desi Meade
Las Llamadas de Bantu Nuevos
Mixed Medium Collage, 9 x 12, 2015, $350 
Cuerda de Tamboriles Uruguayos
Mixed Medium Collage, 9 x 12, 2015, $350 |
La Reina, Marta Gularte
Mixed Medium Collage, 9 x 12, 2015, $350 
Barrio Sur
Mixed Medium Collage, 9 x 12, 2015, $350 |
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La Reina, Marta Gularte
Marta Gularte was born on June 17, 1919 in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. She was a beautiful actress in the 1940’s, and also one of the most famous Candombe dancers. She died on August 12, 2002.
Cuerda de Tamboriles Uruguayos
This Uruguayan music style is based on three different barrel-shaped drums. They have different names, because of their size and function. The Piano is the largest, used similarly to how an electric base is used. The Repique is the medium sized drum is used to embellish the Candombe rhythm. The Chico is the smallest with a high timbre presenting the rhythms. There is an even large drum, called Bombo for its’ timbre used to accent the fourth beat. The use of this drum is declining in recent years. Candombe is played by a group of players called, a Cuerda.
Las Llamadas de Bantu Nuevos
Las Llamadas, (The Parade of Calls) replicate the callings from its’ cultural origins of the African Bantu Tribes. These “calls” were first used by Afro-Uruguayan slaves to communicate with each other. Candombe didn't originate in Africa, but with Afro-descendants in Montevideo. This unique style does not exist in any other part of the world. This cultural art form continues to be passed down to future generations, with passion and tradition.
Barrio Sur
Barrio Sur and Palermo were where the meat curing plants were located. Many of the black slaves had to work in the meat curing plants, but also many lived in the curing plants. That's where music from Africa mixed with Catholicism. For this reason, the Palermo and Sur neighborhoods of Montevideo, Uruguay are the most popular places for Candombe celebrations.
Marta Gularte was born on June 17, 1919 in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. She was a beautiful actress in the 1940’s, and also one of the most famous Candombe dancers. She died on August 12, 2002.
Cuerda de Tamboriles Uruguayos
This Uruguayan music style is based on three different barrel-shaped drums. They have different names, because of their size and function. The Piano is the largest, used similarly to how an electric base is used. The Repique is the medium sized drum is used to embellish the Candombe rhythm. The Chico is the smallest with a high timbre presenting the rhythms. There is an even large drum, called Bombo for its’ timbre used to accent the fourth beat. The use of this drum is declining in recent years. Candombe is played by a group of players called, a Cuerda.
Las Llamadas de Bantu Nuevos
Las Llamadas, (The Parade of Calls) replicate the callings from its’ cultural origins of the African Bantu Tribes. These “calls” were first used by Afro-Uruguayan slaves to communicate with each other. Candombe didn't originate in Africa, but with Afro-descendants in Montevideo. This unique style does not exist in any other part of the world. This cultural art form continues to be passed down to future generations, with passion and tradition.
Barrio Sur
Barrio Sur and Palermo were where the meat curing plants were located. Many of the black slaves had to work in the meat curing plants, but also many lived in the curing plants. That's where music from Africa mixed with Catholicism. For this reason, the Palermo and Sur neighborhoods of Montevideo, Uruguay are the most popular places for Candombe celebrations.
About The Artist
Artist Statement
For this collection, I decided to paint about Condombe from the country of Uruguay. I chose Uruguay, because most people do not mention it when they talk about South America. It is a small country in the cone of South America just south of Brazil, which is famous for Samba, and east of Argentina, most famous for Tango.
I decided to do research about Uruguay, and was inspired by the great architecture, and the diversity of the people. The African history of Uruguay is not well known, but the passion of these people spoke to me through the vibrancy of their Condombe rhythms. Although my artistic style is abstract, I wanted to recreate the essence of this cultural art form.
Bio
Welcome to my art! I have a diverse multi-cultural background, and they have all enriched my perspective on life. I have studied art all my life, by visiting museums and taking classes. For me art is magical, which is why I majored in Art Education. I presently teach and art is the centerpiece of my classroom. It provides a portal for students to engage in lessons.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy painting because it involved the same critical thinking skills you would use to solve problems; such as deciding where to place elements on the canvas to show balance. I do not just plan my art with a particular color palate. When choosing the colors of my pieces, they choose me and depending on my mood. Art is the archetype that transcends time, and experiences without judgment. Art also speaks to you, does not force one to like it, but it always has a “take away” lesson for the viewer.
My goal is to continue to be inspired by my life experiences, paint them, and share with others.
For this collection, I decided to paint about Condombe from the country of Uruguay. I chose Uruguay, because most people do not mention it when they talk about South America. It is a small country in the cone of South America just south of Brazil, which is famous for Samba, and east of Argentina, most famous for Tango.
I decided to do research about Uruguay, and was inspired by the great architecture, and the diversity of the people. The African history of Uruguay is not well known, but the passion of these people spoke to me through the vibrancy of their Condombe rhythms. Although my artistic style is abstract, I wanted to recreate the essence of this cultural art form.
Bio
Welcome to my art! I have a diverse multi-cultural background, and they have all enriched my perspective on life. I have studied art all my life, by visiting museums and taking classes. For me art is magical, which is why I majored in Art Education. I presently teach and art is the centerpiece of my classroom. It provides a portal for students to engage in lessons.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy painting because it involved the same critical thinking skills you would use to solve problems; such as deciding where to place elements on the canvas to show balance. I do not just plan my art with a particular color palate. When choosing the colors of my pieces, they choose me and depending on my mood. Art is the archetype that transcends time, and experiences without judgment. Art also speaks to you, does not force one to like it, but it always has a “take away” lesson for the viewer.
My goal is to continue to be inspired by my life experiences, paint them, and share with others.
