jonasangelet

Male

Silver Spring, MD

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:
I am half Puerto Rican, half Greek and I have been on a life long search for answers about my heritage. My cultural confusion bleeds into my artwork and I am constantly searching for clues about my geneology. If anyone can help clarify Taino symbols and art I would love to establish contact with knowledgeable folks.
Occupation:
Artist/ Designer
Education:
MFA - University of Wisconsin
BFA - university of Louisville, KY
Contact Information:
jonasangelet@hotmail.com
Research Interests:
Taino & Arawak history, symbols, artwork

geneology.
Affiliation:
www.jonasangelet.com
My Website:
http://www.jonasangelet.com

Comment Wall:

  • Maximilian Forte

    Welcome Jonas! I hope you enjoy the time you spend in here, and please let me know if you have any questions about using this site.

    Very best wishes.

    Oct 28, 2008

  • Keiahani

    cave of the jagua- its a book

    Oct 28, 2008

  • David Aponte Resto

    check this site out. http://wan291.ning.com/

    Oct 28, 2008

  • Rixturey

    Hi, A really great book (in Spanish) that has a lot of symbols and their meanings is "El Aguila y El Jaguar" by Antonio Blasini. He has some interesting theories on the interrelationships between the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. I don't know if you can get it over the internet, but its worth a try. Good luck.

    Oct 29, 2008

  • Rixturey

    Hi again, Just looked at your website, loved your work and found out that you are in the DC area. If you would like to attend some native ceremonies in the area, email me and I'll give you the info. They aren't Taino per se, but are good for the soul. I am also an artist/graphic designer and use Taino symbols in my work a lot.

    Oct 29, 2008

  • Dennisse Nitoya Gonzalez

    Other very insighful books on petroglyphs are the following: (In Spanish) Petroglifos Indigenas de Puerto Rico, by Nelson Rafael Collazo. Tainos y Caribes Las culturas aborigenes, by Sebastian Robiou Lamarche. Taino: Precolombian Art and Culture from the Caribbean,put together by El Museo del Barrio(In English and Spanish).In regards to genealogy, what sort of info are you seeking?
    Your artwork is awesome and I hope this was helpful.

    Nov 24, 2008

  • Miguel Sague Jr

    Tau (Greetings) Brother
    I am also an artist, and I am acquainted with the sister RixTurey who left a comment here back in October. I hope you took her up on her offer because ths sister is a very goo dperson and really has her act together in terms of the use of Taino symbols in her art.
    Because I am an atist also I too use the symbology of our ancestors a great deal in my art and i look foward to dialogue with you about this topic.
    Taino Ti
    Miguel Sobaoko Koromo Sague

    Dec 3, 2008

  • Rixturey

    Hi, I haven't forgotten you. I've been on travel and my life has been crazy. Hopefully things will calm down in December. There will be a ceremony in February that you can attend. Also in April/May we are planning an event locally and will give you details as I get them. Will ask about the graphic designer position to my boss again. Thanks for keeping in touch!

    Dec 3, 2008

  • Chris Espenshade

    Jonas:

    In addition to the books already recommended, I would add the 1979 volume by Eugenio Fernandez Mendez, titled Arte y Mitologia de los Indios Tainos de Las Antillas Mayores. It may be a little difficult to find. If you need it, but cannot get a copy, please let me know and I could probably send you a pdf of it. Good luck.

    Chris

    Dec 17, 2008

  • Chris Espenshade

    Give me a few weeks. If you have not heard anything by mid-January, please send me a reminder. Thanks.

    Dec 17, 2008

  • Chris Espenshade

    Jonas:

    I made the pdf. It is in four parts. Please send an e-mail address and I can send you these files one at a time. Thanks,

    Chris

    Jan 19, 2009