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Méndez Caratini spent two decades documenting the community of Loíza Aldea, which is predominantly black, and blends traditions from several cultures. The cult to Santiago Apostle reflects the Afro-Caribbean tradition of combining Catholic saints with African deities. In the case of Santiago, he also represents Ogun - the Yoruba god of thunder and war.
Ricardo Viera
Lehigh University Art Galleries, Director / Curator
Bethlehem, PA
October, 2003