Cactus Gallery LA
26 EL NEGRITO (The Negro) / The Black Sheep by artist Ilaria Vestri of Disfairy
$ 180.00
Cotton and fake wool with touches of gold leaf on the eyes and ears, 5.5 x 3.9".
Plus the golden necklace.
This piece honors the essayist, novelist, and playwright James Baldwin, whose eloquence and passion on the subject of race in America made him one of the most important voices of the 20th century.
Also shown here is the original Don Clemente Gallo card for EL NEGRITO.
The riddle associated with this image:
El que se comió el azúcar.
The one who ate the sugar.
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Disfairy is an Italian sculptor who now lives and works in Spain. Inspired by nature, she creates whimsical textile art creatures by sewing, painting, and working with clay. She includes vintage fabrics, embroidery, and all sorts of itty bitty embellishments and trim bringing these enchanting and very stylish characters to life.
Browse Disfairy's work for Cactus Gallery:
https://cactusgalleryla.com/collections/disfairy
