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These regular fortnightly adventure trips out and about the
island with José P Ribas are very enjoyable to say
the least and on Tuesday afternoon of this week, I accompanied
José on a visit to the home of Marcel and Mary Floris,
who live in a grand old finca which is set in the countryside
between Santa Eulalia and San Carlos.
As per usual, José did most of the
talking whilst I was busy taking photographs of Marcel and
Mary and the wonderful environment that this energetic couple
both live and work amongst together.
I wonder if it’s a coincidence that
each artist we interview who was not born here on the island
all have the same to say about Ibiza. They initially arrive
and instantly fall in love with our spectacular light and
after living here for a while they never seem to have the
desire to leave because they always feel well and if they
ever do for a trip they always miss the island and have that
special need to return to Ibiza.
Marcel in his wisdom made a valid suggestion:
“Why don’t we have a get together or a conference
each year and invite all the artists who live here on the
island? Maybe this could be a future positive date in the
calendar for Ibiza?
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Some
creations of Marcel Floris scattered around the grounds
of his property
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Marcel Floris in his
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The back garden
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Marcel and Mary Floris
together with Jose Ribas
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All
Pictures © Gary Hardy (2nd July 2002)
Details: If you should require any further
information about Marcel Floris and his work then please don't
hesitate to contact this office at your own convenience, or
his personal web site at www.marcelfloris.web-page.net/
Gary Hardy
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