Ajuy brings together five international sculptors for Pájara’s 13th Sculpture Symposium

Ajuy beach is once again an open-air space for artistic creation, as it hosts the 13th Pájara International Sculpture Symposium. The cultural event brings together five sculptors from different backgrounds and runs until 31 October.

The symposium began on 12 October, giving residents and visitors the chance to watch the artists shape their works in real time and bringing the creative process closer to the public at one of the most distinctive spots in the municipality of Pájara.

The initiative was launched and organised by sculptor Juan Miguel Cubas, with the support of the Culture Department of Pájara Town Council, which is backing the event for its 13th edition.

Five artists from different backgrounds

This year’s symposium features Noemí Palacios, from Spain; Carlos Monge, from Mexico; Claudia Zanaga, from Italy; Juan Miguel Cubas, from the Canary Islands; and Xavier González, from France.

Over almost three weeks, the five sculptors will work on Ajuy beach, turning it into an open-air art studio.

The event offers an opportunity to get a closer look at different techniques and creative processes, as well as to meet the artists and speak with them while they work.

An established cultural event in Ajuy

The presentation was attended by Pájara mayor Alejandro Jorge; Culture Councillor Raquel Acosta; governing-group councillor Kathaisa Rodríguez; opposition spokesperson Pedro Armas; and sculptor Carlos Monge, representing the participating artists.

Culture Councillor Raquel Acosta opened the event and welcomed those attending, highlighting the International Sculpture Symposium’s status as a leading fixture in Ajuy.

During the presentation, municipal representatives highlighted the importance of sustaining initiatives that bring art to the public and showcase the work of artists from different countries.

They also emphasised the symposium’s contribution to the municipality’s cultural programme and to the promotion of artistic creation in a natural setting such as Ajuy beach.

Visiting the symposium

Anyone wishing to see the sculptures taking shape can visit Ajuy beach until 31 October.

The sculptors work in two time slots:

During these sessions, the public can follow the sculptures’ progress and observe the different stages of the creative process.

With its 13th edition, the Pájara International Sculpture Symposium continues to bring culture into public spaces and encourage encounters between artists, residents and visitors in Ajuy.