Uros Island

by Arturo Laime

42 x 29,7 cm (16.5 x 11.7 in)

Acrylic on paper

Black Forest, Germany

© Arturo Laime

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About this artwork

I come from a land where people create floating islands and boats made of straw. Who would say that it is possible to build a home with such a delicate material. The weaving of many small stems results in an object of extraordinary solidity.