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            Made in Vieques
Kara Rane 1. "Vieques" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2010 Vieques is a tiny island in the Caribbean, only 21 miles long x 4.5 miles wide. Located beneath the Bermuda Triangle and near the deep Atlantic trench, Vieques divides the Caribbean sea from the Atlantic ocean.Kara Rane 2. "carousel confetti" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Horses are "wild" in Vieques, being mostly owned yet not confined by fences. They play their carousel confetti pranks freely day and night.Kara Rane 3. "Isabel II " marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Isabel II is the sole town. A church stands facing the ocean and a cemetary soars above the cliffs, offering a view to the dead.Kara Rane 4. "frogs appear" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Frogs, like stars and planets, appear. Kara Rane 5. "Being" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Being the ocean of who we are.Kara Rane 6. "hope full" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 A broken tractor serves a tree, hope full. Kara Rane 7. "coverage" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Reliable cell phone coverage is not possible in Vieques. The only dependable connection is between the many white cranes and wandering horses.Kara Rane 8. "sugar cane pier" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 A geometric plank walk in decay.Kara Rane 9. "Colt River" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 Dedicated to "Colt River". In memory of those who have died here, tragically young, due to elemental forces. Kara Rane 10. "survivors" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Chickens are everywhere. Numerous as the flowers, these survivors, scratch out their tic-tac-toe games on a sunny day.Kara Rane 11. "Gringo beach" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2010 Vieques was once called "Crab Island" by pirates and raiders who stashed their gold on these vacant shores. Now, claws choose shells, looting seashore treasures on "Gringo" beach. Kara Rane 12. "Isla Nena" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Vieques is also known as "Isla Nena" or little girl island.
Kara Rane 13. "buzzed" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 The enchanted isles of Puerto Rico intoxicate. The buzz of bees, leaves, and crashing planes, both real and unseen.Kara Rane 14. "on my way" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Style with painted flowers and braided tail, the pony is freedom to the Viequense. Often barefoot and saddle-free, these expert riders travel the island. Kara Rane 15. "Esperanza Fisherman" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 In the village of Esperanza, boats float on faith; catching more than fish. Kara Rane 16. "surrender" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 On a mountain top encircled by water, rush hour morning traffic spins still- surrender.Kara Rane 17. "flower fight" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Humming birds battle, seemingly unaware of the universal abundance. Nature's romantic flower fight.Kara Rane 18. " I.S.A." marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Individual Self AwarenessKara Rane 19. "occupation Coqui" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2010 There is a long history of occupation in Vieques. There is only existence. The native Coqui frog sings giving voice to the stars. Kara Rane 20. "watermelon sun" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Volcanic winds blow, a watermelon sun dances and the white horse arrives; heat wave hitchhiking.Kara Rane 21. "Coral crashed" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 According to "Wikipedia", "Coral: is a beautiful person." Kara Rane 22. "Earth day" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 One bad apple can ruin your whole Earth day.Kara Rane 23. "swell" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Legends of the sea, rogue waves are known to be true. The mysterious cause of the swell is still unknown.Kara Rane 24. "Monte Santo" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 Monte Santo, Gods' light of infinity climbing us higher.
Kara Rane 25. "Tainos" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 The Tainos are pre-Columbian inhabitants of Vieques. The Bieke sun shines transformation as past skies once rained tear drops.Kara Rane 26. "true seer" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 Riding a red mangrove tree to elevated places, the green iguana is our true seer -rainbow color-ed.Kara Rane 27. "spring or fall" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Rain, even more flowers, Hurricane, then sunny; these are the Caribbean seasons.Kara Rane 28. "Bio bay" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 The bioluminescent bay glows, powered by micro-organisms living in the water, tiny boats seem even smaller.Kara Rane 29. "Sojourners" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2010 Sojourners descend for Holy Life and return home.Kara Rane 30. "Lujan" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 Wake up! Tidal dawn, falling stars, a spaceship and an aqua born city; appearances in Lujan. Kara Rane 31. "last nights' good morning" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Our sleepless fate of barking dogs, cock fights, and mating insects. When their calls soften, last nights' good morning hammer begins again. Kara Rane 32. "Flamboyan" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Love burning, the Flamboyan tree, brighter in the sunset sky and waving a brilliant crown.Kara Rane 33. "luxury resort" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 A resort hotel and spa, hurricane sculpted; grown-up obstacles built to luxury.Kara Rane 34. "no school" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 Snorkeling coke cans, no school.Kara Rane 35. "Tribal symbols" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 Tribal symbols navigate celestially; seeking the truth beyond artificial illusion. Kara Rane 36. "Dream walking" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2008 Dream walking in paradise. Prayers and thorns on the quest for peace. Kara Rane 37. "444" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2010 444, surrounded by angels and a hoodie. Kara Rane 38. "Sun bay" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 Sun bay meadow, a field soldier transcends. Kara Rane 39. "Esperanza Beach" marker on paper 9" x 12" 2009 "the kingdom of God is near you." Luke 10:9Kara Rane 40. "parrot wishbone" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2008 No refuge for an icon gone, parrot wishbone.Kara Rane 41. "first day" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2009 From palms to bombs and further, first day sailing "Blue" beach. Kara Rane 42. "El Fortin" marker on paper 12" x 9" 2010 Escapes past and present haunt the El Fortin Conde de Mirasol. Spirits fly from this fort, a jail, an island, a rock out at sea.