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Carving
in wood is one of Puerto Rico's oldest and
most respected artforms. Rubén Acevedo
Méndez is one of Puerto Rico's finest
carving artisans whose work is widely sought
after for it's fine detail and artistic
qualities. Rubén's work is found
throughout the world with collectors from
Europe commissioning works as well as collectors
in the western hemisphere. One of his works
was made for Pope John Paul II of Rome and
resides at the Vatican. Considered one of
the best miniature carvers on the island,
his talents not only reside in carving santos,
but he also paints ostrich eggs (huevos),
reproduces antique furniture parts, and
even carves large wooden signs for retail
stores. A Puerto Rican artisan at heart,
he dedicates himself to teach others this
important artform in Aguada, Puerto Rico,
his home town.
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