The Mijas Town Hall, through the Department of Tourism, inaugurated on Monday 2nd a craft exhibition which will be open to the public until the 30th of December. The exhibition, located in the Tourist Office in Mijas Pueblo, shows the creations of two outstanding local artisans: Laura Benavides Carrera, with her jewellery brand Quejojoyas, and JJ Martín Quiroga, from Recicle Madera.
During the inauguration, the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), stressed "the importance of promoting local talent". The councillor stated that "we continue to highlight local artisans. The work developed by both artists is amazing", and emphasised the importance of this initiative to strengthen the cultural offer of the municipality. "This exhibition is an opportunity for residents and visitors to appreciate the talent and dedication of our artisans, contributing to the tourist and cultural development of Mijas", he said.
- Laura Benavides Carrera con su muestra de joyería Quejojoyas.
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The Quejojoyas brand offers a collection of accessories made of polymer clay, including earrings, brooches and pendants. Its designs, inspired by natural, ethnic and abstract motifs, stand out for their colours and uniqueness, conveying a cheerful and carefree vision of life. The brand also promotes sustainability and respect for the natural environment. According to Benavides, "in this exhibition I offer a sample of my pieces, all handmade and handcrafted, and I have also included other elements such as the tools with which I work and photos of the processes".
- JJ Martín Quiroga, de Recicle Madera, explicando cómo realiza sus piezas.
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For his part, Recicle Madera creates utensils such as spoons, bowls, cutting boards and cups, using the remains of fine woods. This artisan rescues traditional manual carpentry techniques. Quiroga stated that "this is my first exhibition, I am showing pieces made by hand with very basic tools. I also offer a small window into the creative process I have with the spoon, from the recycled piece to the finished spoon ready to be used for eating".
The exhibition will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 hours and on weekends from 10:00 to 14:00 hours. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire and purchase unique pieces, made with care and dedication by these local artisans.
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