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Art and Indoor Garden
Paintings, vejigante masks, and an indoor garden at Samuel Lind’s home studio.
Vejigante Painting
Vejigante painting on display in the home studio of Puerto Rican Artist Samuel Lind.
Statues, Paintings and Artifacts in Samuel Lind’s Studio
In the studio and home of Puerto Rican artist Samuel Lind.
Destruction
Destruction in the aftermath of Hurricane María.
Bomba - Culture Rising
These bomba dancer cutouts were some of the cultural materials and artifacts saved and recovered after Hurricane María. Cultural roots and artistic expression were all strengthened on the island of Puerto Rico after Hurricane María. Drums, guitars,…
Rescued Materials
These materials were all that remained of the structure of the Artesanías Castor Ayala in Loíza, Puerto Rico after Hurricane María destroyed the artisan shop and took the roof of the family home.
In the Batey de los Ayalas
Damaged structure in the yard of the Ayala home in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico. These cutouts of bomber dancers remained undamaged by the storm. This is the yard where the bombazos take place during the Fiestas de Santiago Apostol each July.
Batey de los Ayalas
The concrete slab foundation was all that remained of the Artesanía Castor Ayala after Hurricane María. The Artesanía, or artisan shop, was rebuilt in March 2018.
The Wealth Of the Villagers
Healthy cows and wealth of villagers
Eating Time
It is eating time
Carrying Water As a Sign Of Respect
They are carrying water on their heads as a sign of respect for visitors and any important shona ceremony.
After Cooking
After cooking a meal
The Birds and the Trees
The Birds singing and the trees flourishing.
Creation Is a Constant
Always creating something new
An African Greeting
An African greeting
Zimbabwean Pottery
This is Zimbabwean pottery.
Artesanías Castor Ayala - Destroyed
Hurricane María destroyed the Artesanías Castor Ayala, which served as both a cultural museum and preservation site and artisan shop for the Ayala family in Loíza Aldea. When Raíces visited in January 2018, the wood for the rebuilding the the…
Sign for Artesanías Castor Ayala Artisan Shop
Sign for the Artesanías Castor Ayala in January 2018, 4 months after Hurricane María. Culture persists.
Talking with the Ayalas
Raíces Director Francisco G. Gómez speaking with Raquel and Junito Ayala about the storm, the aftermath, and the recovery and rebuilding.
Vejigante
Vejigante masks made by the Ayalas remain on display in the home.
Blue Tarp Roof - Loíza
Like many across the island, the roof of the home of the Ayalas in Loíza was ripped off during the storm. On our visit in January, there was still a blue tarp serving as a temporary roof as plans were continuing to be discussed and decided for the…
Hanging Lines
A common sight throughout the island, in every municipality, is dangling electric wires and crooked or snapped poles.
Clearing Debris
Clearing debris piles of organic material along road 187 through Piñones into Loíza.
Closed Businesses
While some kiosks and small businesses in Piñones have reopened, others remained closed and in disrepair as of January 2018.