Arts events coordinator Parker Yobei told the Variety yesterday that the artists who displayed delicately crafted shell jewelry at the exhibit were making brisk sales and had replenished their displays at least three times.
The top selling products for the last two weeks are those from the booths of Martin Castro Jr. and Gancho Marianas, Yobei said.
Castro’s jewelry style is a blend of contemporary and ancient symbols of the Chamorro culture, one of a kind works of art fashioned out of shells, bone, horn and stones.
Like Castro’s displays, the Gancho Marianas booth also displays intricate works of art using local materials.
Yobei said in the past exhibits, he usually held on to some items for display but this time, he just have to let go as most of the items are being bought by tourists. He said he also got orders especially for shell earrings and necklaces.
Yobei said an average of 60 to 100 people visit the exhibit every day, a mix of locals and tourists.
“This is a good number compared to the number of visitors and our total sales at past locations,” Yobei said.
More pieces of artwork have also been added to the exhibit. Yobei said some artists added items that are only for display and not for sale.
Hosted by the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture, the Cultural Arts Pacifica Exhibit will run until Sept. 30.
The exhibit area is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
For more information, call the Arts Council at 322-9982/3.
