Nestled in the lush landscape surrounding San José, Costa Rica, Casa Fage Fine Art Foundry, supported by MÍRAME Fine Art, highlights the rich tradition and evolving history of Costa Rican contemporary sculpture. Founded over 30 years ago by Canadian sculptor Anthony M. Fage and Anabelle Hay, the foundry has grown from a humble studio to become a cornerstone of Costa Rican and Latin American sculpture.
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2024 / MÍRAME Fine Art proudly supports Casa Fage as Costa Rica’s leading online art gallery dedicated to promoting the country’s best artists. https://miramefineart.com/
In the foundry
A family legacy
Casa Fage was founded in 1990 by Anthony Montague Fage, a Canadian artist who found his true calling in Costa Rica. He dedicated his life to art and left a profound impact on Costa Rican sculpture before his death in 2008. Today, his legacy lives on in his wife, Anabelle Hay, and their three children – Gregory, Sarah and Dustin Fage Hay – all of whom are exciting young artists bringing new perspectives to the Costa Rican art scene.
Considered Costa Rica’s only artistic bronze foundry, the foundry has become a center where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary innovation. Over the years, the Fage family has been committed to promoting local talent. The foundry has created works for national and international artists, from small pieces to monumental sculptures that are an integral part of Costa Rica’s cultural fabric. Notably, their works include a popular dog sculpture, now proudly displayed in Las Catalinas, symbolizing the integration of art into daily life.
Expanding the artistic palette
To meet the growing demands of its clients, the foundry has also added other artistic services to its offering. By expanding its offering to include resin sculpture, restoration, maintenance and modeling, Casa Fage can now offer a wider range of artistic expressions and strengthen its position as a central player in Costa Rica’s contemporary art scene.
The foundry’s commitment to the arts also extends to education and community building. Casa Fage Experiences, a new initiative, offers an immersive experience that reveals the intricate processes behind bronze and resin work. This initiative is an educational opportunity and a chance to engage with the Costa Rican art community and foster a deeper appreciation for traditional Costa Rican sculpture.
Buy Costa Rican art and support Costa Rican artists
Casa Fage’s commitment to the local art scene is also reflected in its support of emerging artists. Gregory and Dustin Fage Hay, also painters, have begun to make a name for themselves with haunting, fantastical works that add a new dimension to the family’s artistic legacy. Their paintings, along with the sculptures produced at the foundry, offer collectors a unique opportunity to purchase Costa Rican art that is rooted in tradition and full of contemporary relevance.
As Casa Fage expands its artistic horizons, it plays an important role in the Latin American art scene, helping Costa Rican artists and their work gain the recognition they deserve.
Contact information
Belinda Seppings
Co-founder
[email protected]
+447821591397
SOURCE: MÍRAME Fine Art
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