A Little Naïve

The Solentiname archipelago was largely unknown before the mid-1960s, when Father Cardenal, a native of Granada, Nicaragua, arrived on the islands to establish a parish church. He ended up nurturing not just a political consciousness but also a community of artists that is still thriving decades later. The naïve paintings of Solentiname, and their influence, can be found all throughout Nicaragua, as well as galleries around the world.

At Primitivista.com you can purchase custom paintings in the naïve style from various Nicaraguan artists. Their individual creativity showcases a vibrant, living and breathing homeland. I'm a big fan.