Cocoon

The Cocoon was a series I did not begin until 2007, but was inspired two years prior. Having a breather in the once famous "Recta de Mansiones" in Ponce, P.R., Luisda, Andres and I were listening to Bjork, while drawing on some lamp posts. The song Cocoon came up and I distinctly remember how Andres went up to one of the posts and drew three balloons. I couldn't help it, so I instinctively drew a one eyed girl holding to the balloon. It seemed like that was missing. From thereon, the Cocoon would hold the balloon. As usual, with things, one remembers them once they're on the edge of being forgotten. One day after a few months, maybe a year, I paid it a visit. Scarce trails of a figure was what remained. I was surprised it had lasted this long! And yet I was saddened by the fact that it would soon have completely disappeared. It seemed to me as if the girl had lived alone in that lamp post, until the day I came back, a reminder that she had not been finished, or so it felt that way to me. Only then, did I realized that I wish I had kept her safe, drawn where she would never disappear, and finally, how much that day, and specially that moment, truly meant to me. After such a reasoning, I have made a series of Cocoons, always curiously letting me know and feel, that they still have a long way to go. Obviously, they are dedicated with love and appreciation to Luisda and Andres. I love you guys! Thank you for all the beautiful moments!

This is the first of all the Cocoons drawn in paper. It is the faithful adaptation of the original "lamp post" Cocoon. After this one, they evolved, and continue to.

Bags a La Cocoon. These are the Cocoons that acompany you. May you wish a custom one, message me for more details.