¿Cuántos personajes famosos conocemos de sus historias con desenlaces trágicos por depresión? En artes plásticas, literatura, teatro, música, deporte...
Vincent van Gogh, pintor (Zunder, 1853 - 1890)
Robin Williams, actor (EEUU, 1951-2014)
Alexander McQueen, diseñador de modas (Inglaterra, 1969-2010)
Casey Johnson, celebridad mediática (EEUU, 1979-2001)
Kurt Cobain, músico (EEUU, 1967-1994)
Ernest Hemingway, escritor (EEUU, 1899-1961)
Rober Enke, futbolista (Alemania 1977-2009)
Rui Torres, animador de TV (México, 1976-2008)
Y la lista sigue...
La mayoría de las figuras públicas tienen que lidiar con un vida personal que los rodea de mucho dinero, fama, poder, lujos, drogas y diferentes conflictos que poco a poco destruyen su salud mental y acaba con su vida.
Sin embargo, la depresión no es solo para los ricos y famosos.
Y en este caso, les presento al Pintor Popular de Pueblo Guillermo Jose Noratos habitante de calle.
Cuando llego al lugar donde él se encontraba, le pregunto si puedo tomarle una foto y de inmediato comienza a moverse y buscar entre sus cosas y me dice: si pero pintando.
Sin buscar mucha conversación, en silencio y concentrado, saco un disco de acetato en blanco y un frasco de pintura y con pincel en mano comenzó a dibujar líneas y formas.
Durante el proceso, pude sacarle unas palabras, me enteré que su pintura, no era acuarela, pintura al frio o cualquier pintura para cuadros, la pintura que él utilizaba era “chimó llanero” (tabaco curado) mezclado con agua. Evidentemente por su situación como habitante de calle, no tiene recursos y aún así, tiene buenos resultados para sus obras.
El señor Guillermo, se sintió en confianza y me reveló los nombres de sus siete hijos, para que los buscara por las redes y les enviara las fotografías que le estaba tomando en ese momento. Lamentablemente no he podido encontrar a ninguno pero sigo en la búsqueda.
El sr. Guillemo, como muchos artistas, con un talento desbordante, sentimientos complicados y un pensamiento abstracto, se enfrentan a trastornos complicados que los hunden en situaciones tristes.
Lo especial de estas historias, es que sus obras, carreras, piezas, todo lo que desarrollaron en sus vidas, gozan de admiración por muchos años.
Espero una larga y más digna vida para el sr. Guillermo.
Fotos documentales del #retratodeunvenezolano - IG @mariamercet - https://www.instagram.com/mariamercet/?hl=es-la
In English
How many famous people do we know of their stories with tragic outcomes for depression? In plastic arts, literature, theater, music, sports ...
Vincent van Gogh, painter (Zunder, 1853 - 1890)
Robin Williams, actor (USA, 1951-2014)
Alexander McQueen, fashion designer (England, 1969-2010)
Casey Johnson, media celebrity (USA, 1979-2001)
Kurt Cobain, musician (USA, 1967-1994)
Ernest Hemingway, writer (USA, 1899-1961)
Rober Enke, footballer (Germany 1977-2009)
Rui Torres, TV animator (Mexico, 1976-2008)
And the list goes on ...
Most public figures have to deal with a personal life that surrounds them with a lot of money, fame, power, luxuries, drugs and different conflicts that gradually destroy their mental health and end their life.
However, depression is not only for the rich and famous.
And in this case, I introduce you to the People's People Painter Guillermo Jose Noratos, a street inhabitant.
When I get to the place where he was, I ask him if I can take a picture of him and he immediately begins to move and search through his things and says: yes but painting.
Without looking for much conversation, in silence and concentrate, I take out a blank acetate disk and a bottle of paint and with a brush in my hand he began to draw lines and shapes.
During the process, I could get a few words, I learned that his painting was not watercolor, cold paint or any painting for paintings, the paint he used was "chimó llanero" (cured tobacco) mixed with water. Obviously because of his situation as a street dweller, he has no resources and still has good results for his works.
Mr. Guillermo felt confident and revealed to me the names of his seven children, so that he could look for them through the networks and send them the photographs he was taking at the time. Unfortunately I have not been able to find any but I'm still searching.
Mr. Guillemo, like many artists, with an overflowing talent, complicated feelings and abstract thinking, face complicated disorders that plunge them into sad situations.
The special thing about these stories is that their works, careers, pieces, everything they developed in their lives, enjoy admiration for many years.
I hope a long and more dignified life for mr. Guillermo.
Documentary photos of the #retratodeunvenezolano - IG @mariamercet - https://www.instagram.com/mariamercet/?hl=en-la
Wow, amazing such a talented man, I hope it makes him a decent living. Really great to see people using their gifts to earn their way in this world, if only more people were like this instead of chasing money doing unforfilling jobs
@chekohler It is true that there are dangers and vices on the street, however, in the midst of so much darkness there are streaks of light.
Isn’t that the truth and these good stories don’t get enough exposure and coverage so you’re doing a great service by showing what positive changes people are making
Que fascinante relato!! aprecio, respeto y admiro a los habitantes de calle. Pienso que ven cosas que no somos capaces de ver, no es distinto al amor de Dios en todas partes
Opino igual que ti amiga. Y que lindo eso que dices al final. @mcphotowalker