Jenny Lind - Neruda Chile, 2015
Ale Missene is a Chilean artisan based in the historic Los Dominicos artisans' village in Santiago, Chile. Her work, which includes sculptural figurines depicting stylized female forms in elegant attire, is representative of the decorative art found in this traditional crafts marketplace. Missene is part of a vibrant community of craftspeople and artists who contribute to maintaining and developing Chile's artistic traditions.
Missene's workshop is located in Pueblito Los Dominicos, a heritage zone in Santiago with a history dating back to 1544. The artisans' village, established in the late 1970s and early 1980s, features rustic, colonial-style adobe architecture that provides a distinctive setting for artisans to create and sell their work. This popular destination attracts both Chilean and international visitors seeking authentic handcrafted items that reflect the country's cultural heritage.
Missene's workshop is located in Pueblito Los Dominicos, a heritage zone in Santiago with a history dating back to 1544. The artisans' village, established in the late 1970s and early 1980s, features rustic, colonial-style adobe architecture that provides a distinctive setting for artisans to create and sell their work. This popular destination attracts both Chilean and international visitors seeking authentic handcrafted items that reflect the country's cultural heritage.