Jose Enriquez is a prolific painter. He is also the student who COMPLETELY engaged himself in the culture. He volunteered to help in the evenings at two "sagras' - local festivals where all the foood is cooked and served by the community. They LOVED him in Solomeo - one of Brunello Cucinelli's workers would come and pick him up every night to bring him to the village. The worked 5:00 until well after midnight. In recognition, Brunello invited him to dinner at his home. Word travels fast in small towns. The organizers of the festival in Corciano asked if he would help at their sagra at the Taverna. He saw us last night and stopped to say hello to all of us. His energy absolutely contagious.
I've never seen anyone take advantage of an opportunity with such enthusiasm. It is a privilege to know him and watch him work in the kitchen, paint the field and create in the studio. I don't think he ever sleeps but certainly keeps his word when it comes to working with joy.
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