I had the great opportunity to spend two full days with Roberto Maranhao, and his lovely family. I learnt all about Roberto's work with puppets, and how he's used them in care home settings in America. I was also interviewed by one of his puppets for a t.v. channel which was great fun!
https://m.facebook.com/pages/Roberto-Maranhao-Puppet-Ministry/421422811346154
http://www.tvbatista.com.br/
I really wanted to go and visit a Favela after seeing the one Haas and Hahn had painted.
https://www.ted.com/talks/haas_hahn_how_painting_can_transform_communities?language=en
Sadly, I wasn't able to go up this one, but I was able to get on a tour to go up Brazil's biggest favela Rocinha. Little did I know that it would involve me holding on for dear life to a motobike taxi. It was one of those moments where I thought I might actually die, as the motorbike swerved in and out of traffic on narrow steep winding roads.
Well I lived to tell the tale and it was worth it. The views from the top were amazing! Even in these basic unfinished houses, arts and crafts are still prevalent. Painted walls, sculpture and colour is everywhere.
https://m.facebook.com/pages/Roberto-Maranhao-Puppet-Ministry/421422811346154
http://www.tvbatista.com.br/
I really wanted to go and visit a Favela after seeing the one Haas and Hahn had painted.
https://www.ted.com/talks/haas_hahn_how_painting_can_transform_communities?language=en
Sadly, I wasn't able to go up this one, but I was able to get on a tour to go up Brazil's biggest favela Rocinha. Little did I know that it would involve me holding on for dear life to a motobike taxi. It was one of those moments where I thought I might actually die, as the motorbike swerved in and out of traffic on narrow steep winding roads.
Well I lived to tell the tale and it was worth it. The views from the top were amazing! Even in these basic unfinished houses, arts and crafts are still prevalent. Painted walls, sculpture and colour is everywhere.