Lorran Meares brings to Los Angeles the "Transforming Traditions Wounan Baskets from the Rainforests of Panama".  Co-Curators: Lorran & Charlotte Meares.

Magical baskets, from a few inches to several feet in diameter, enriched with exquisite designs of Panamanian rainforest flora and fauna, use up to twenty two colors of natural dyes; others use a restricted pallette to express the geometric motifs of the past. Meares' stunning photographs document the Wounan way of life and present images of the processes of their craft: gathering, preparing and making.

An exhibition of Hösig di baskets created by the Wounaan and Emberá Indians, who live in the Darién Rainforest of Panamá. The exhibition traces the culture and  history of the Wounaan tribe and  their entry into the world of art  through the lens of award-winning  photographer Lorran Meares and his author wife, Charlotte.

Viva Panama Organization took part of this exhibit during the Opening Reception collaborating with a performance by its Ballet Folklorico Viva Panama, celebrating Panama Independence as well.  Our Srta. Independence, Kathia Pinzón, accompanied us, along with many friend from Panama and other parts of the world.