Poncho Leguero

Abstract

The hole, the ripped and torn, a memory of a life that has worn this skin before. A memory of a culture of leather goods, handmade by artisans, where this skin was reused after eating the whole animal, not caring how luxurious it was. A memory that has been forgotten by the mass consumption of leather goods. This project aims to reuse the torn and tattered pieces of leather that are not profitable for the industry, putting them in the spotlight and creating a visual that highlights the beauty of these shapes and marks created by history itself.

Highlighting the handicraft and cultural practices, communicating them with an expressionist approach. Honoring the culture of the Bombo Leguero in South America and their craftsmanship with recycled leather. Turning a skin into a sound, into a memory. The connection with this project remains in my Argentinean roots and my passion for folklore music.