COCONUT MASK is a multidisciplinary event that brings together an artistic installation with a musical and poetic intervention to create a complete experience.

The project is inspired by a sacred ceremonial mask carved from a coconut shell in the island of Puerto Rico. It’s called “Vejigante,” and it’s an important and iconic character portrayed in the carnival celebrations in the island. The artwork pays tribute to the HipHop and Caribbean culture presenting the characters in a modern context. The Coconut Mask is a metaphor for our ancestral connection to nature and spirituality. The illustrations are part of a growing series that portrays the “Vejigante” character as an extraordinary hero and figure in Puerto Rican folklore that celebrates our Afro-Caribbean and indigenous heritage through the ages.

                                     - bebe bambu