Mario Sanchez

The final stop on our key west adventure was a trip to the Art Museum next to the Sunset dock. Suggested by Nico, this was a terrific stop.

On the upper floor was an amazing exhibition of Key West folk artist Mario Sanchez. A cuban immigrant with a skill for wood carving and oil painting. His work showed the character of the people of Key West. My favorite was a scene within a cigar factory with Mario's father reading a novela to the cigar workers. We learned from the curator that 80% of the works turn over each year; we'll be sure to make a return.