A Life for Art! The story of Robert Giacaman

2024-12-17 11:47:11
In the city of Holy Christmas, we went to meet Robert Giacaman, born in Bethlehem into a family that has been working with olive wood for three generations. But that's not all: Robert is also a painter and sculptor, author of great works. We listen to his story ROBERT GIACAMAN Bethlehem Artist As a child, I always liked to draw; first I used a pencil, but gradually I began to experiment with colours, until I discovered that I could also do larger works. I had the opportunity to develop my hobbies and to study in Italy, in Milan. There I attended the Brera Academy, where I perfected my technique and learnt others, particularly in sculpture. He was invited by Bishop William Shomali to create a work for Pope Francis' visit to Bethlehem in 2014. Another important work by Robert is at the Marian Shrine of Deir Rafat, where he painted the roof. Lately, he has been restoring statues in St. Anthony's Parish in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, as well as painting the Fathers Doctors of the Church. ROBERT GIACAMAN Bethlehem Artist Father Agostino Pelaio is a priest who always gave me the courage to go ahead with my work. In the end, he wanted there to be something special in the church, and that is where the idea to create these paintings representing the Doctors of the Church came from. I admire Father Augustine because he is a person who deeply respects and appreciates art, and contributes to the future of artists. Robert has taken his work to other places in the world, participating in craft fairs in Italy and Germany. Today, his company distributes its products in different parts of the world. ROBERT GIACAMAN Bethlehem Artist There are many artisans in Bethlehem, and besides my workshop, there are others who make a living from this craft. We know that Bethlehem is a tourist town and a large part of the population depends on this work. Unfortunately, now, because of the war, Christians are in difficulty: many are out of work and at home. They always hope that something positive will happen, that peace will return to the city. ROBERT GIACAMAN Bethlehem Artist Every year, at Christmas, we await the Advent of Christ who is born, Christ who brings light to the world. We pray that this light will illuminate and penetrate the hearts of those in power, that they may bring peace to their peoples. The world needs to live in peace and to experience the love that Jesus has given us.

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