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Superadobe House
Back of the first earthbag and superadobe house built at Plenitud, designed by Owen Ingley. This home did not use the dome structure that is often used in earthbag building, but was instead designed with a more conventional zinc roof. This structure…
Superadobe Doghouse
Built over 5 years ago, this superadobe doghouse was the first earthbag and superadobe structure built at Plenitud PR as a pilot and test project.
Studio of Samuel Lind
Sculpture of a woman dancing bomba overlooking a working station in artist Samuel Lind’s home art studio in Loíza Aldea.
Student Volunteers
Student volunteers from the Highland Park High School Environmental Club took part in the Our Plastic Waters cleanup and eco-art workshop during the Water Is Life initiative.
Student Sharing
Students in the Capoeira Senzala school were invited to share with the audience at the groups performance during the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series 2018.
Student Artwork at Family Arts Day-Day of the Dead
Participant in the Raícitas Youth Program and Family Arts Day proudly displaying her Day of the Dead arts and crafts.
Structural Damage - Adjuntas
Months following Hurricane María, homes remained in need of repair due to lack of access to materials. Debris collected and piled after the storm also remained curbside for months as sanitation services were slow to resume after the storm.
Strings Close Up 2
Strings close up 2
String Collection on the Wall
A portion of Pepe Santana's collection of stringed instruments from around the world hand in a wall display.
String Collection Close Up
A close up of a small selection from Pepe Santana's stringed instrument collection.
String Collection
These are the guitars and other lute family instruments that make up Pepe's strings collection.
Street Art at Monster Jam
At the Monster Jam community art event, professional artists worked with local youth on collaborative artwork along the Raritan River Art Walk.
Stream in El Yunque
The landscape showed signs of the beginnings of regeneration when the Raíces Crew visited Puerto Rico on our January 2018 Disaster Relief Support Trip. Nature is resilient and strong!
Stream and Forest Regenerating in Adjuntas
Street and forest regenerating and regrowing after Hurricane Maria’s destruction.
Stream - Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
A stream running through the mountains and into the town of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.
Storytelling - Tale of Two Waters
Raíces Director and co-found Francisco G. Gómez interpreted a story from the book of Ifá, an oral tradition preserved and practiced in Cuba, originating in modern-day Nigeria. This story was about the two waters (salt and sweet) and the forces of…
Storytelling - Introduction
Featured guest artist Christie Belcourt introduces Isaac Murdoch, who gave an Ojibwe storytelling at the Water Is Life opening reception event.
Storytelling
As part of the "Tale of Two Waters" production, Raíces Folkloric Ensemble and Raíces Cultural Center Director Francisco G. Gómez explains the historical and cultural background of the traditions being presented and shares stories that help them come…
Stop Fracking with our Water: Gasland Screening Event Flyer
Flyer for Raíces Eco-Culture Event Stop Fracking with our Water!
Gasland screening and panel discussion.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
A NIGHT ABOUT FRACKING
Gasland Film Screening, Musical Performance and Panel Discussion
October 15, 2011
7-10…
Gasland screening and panel discussion.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
A NIGHT ABOUT FRACKING
Gasland Film Screening, Musical Performance and Panel Discussion
October 15, 2011
7-10…
Stone Dobrão
The dobrão is a thick stone or coin used to play the berimbau. It is used to change the tension on the arame or string, in order to change the pitch and quality of the sound being played. The dobrão can also be called pedra (stone) or moeda (coin).
Stone Art
Stone art
Statues, Paintings and Artifacts in Samuel Lind’s Studio
In the studio and home of Puerto Rican artist Samuel Lind.
Statue
Statue at the Malecon de Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Starfruit off the Tree
While working on a service-learning project on Plenitud’s permaculture farm and education center, Tobias Knight of St. Thomas University in Minnesota takes a break to enjoy a ripe starfruit directly off the tree. Many fruit trees throughout the…
Starfruit
Starfruit ready to harvest just three months after Hurricane María devastated the island of Puerto Rico. The renewal and resiliency of nature is amazing.