Contraband Painting the Bigger Picture

On the 3rd of September 2006, Regent Street came alive to the sound of Regent Street came alive to the sound of castanets and the smell of paella this summer, as the annual Spanish Festival hit London.

Contraband Events worked on behalf of Bocados de Communicacion S.L to bring the essence of Madrid to Regent Street in an unusual manner.

Iconic Spanish paintings were recreated using actors wearing amazing period costumes. Crowds of people were mesmerised and amused by the `living paintings’ as the actors posed for photos and interacted with shoppers.

La Maja Vestida by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746 - 1828)

Recreated by Contraband Events (2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Las Meninas by Diego Velásquez de Silva (1599 – 1660)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recreated by Contraband Events (2006)

Other Spanish icons also came alive, as Contraband provided body statues or famous Spaniards of the past.

    

The statue of La Cibeles (top left) was recreated using Contraband’s excellent body statue, Philippa (above and left).

 

 

 

   

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was recreated by Contraband’s excellent actor, Nick, who provided walkabout entertainment by interacting with the crowds and posing for photos whilst keeping in character.

 

In keeping with the artistic theme, Contraband also provided two caricaturists who drew pictures of the crowds.

Contraband also supplied four stunning Spanish speaking promotional ladies who informed customers about the event.