Words of the Street


"La Cerámica es probablemente el único arte humano que le da forma a los sueños que sueña la tierra."

Ceramics is probably the only human art that gives form to the dreams of the earth.





"Yo no he sabido nunca de su historia
un día nací aquí sencillamente
el viejo puerto vigiló mi infancia
con rostro de fría indiferencia..."

I have never known of their story
one day I was simply born here
the old port guarded my childhood
with a face of cold indifference...






"La vida es un sueño no te duermas"

Life is a dream, don't sleep

"Aunque nos miremos fijo
Nuestros corazones ya se fueron a bailar."

Even though we are stuck looking at ourselves
Our hearts already left to go dance.
"Hay que soñar en grande siempre"
One must dream big always

"La paz no se conquista se decide"
Peace is not conquered, it is decided

"Ser feliz es gratis"
Being happy is free


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