We are so happy to have the Rusty Fish recycled products in our shop. I can still remember the first time I met Adam. It was about 2 years ago and we were sitting out on the dock enjoying the evening breeze when he came along in a kayak with his sweet little daughter. We had such a wonderful chat together. We learned he was from Bristol, England and had been living in Roatan for a couple of years then. He is a fantastic artist who enjoyed many different types of mediums. I remember being impressed with his kind heart and gentle nature.
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| Adam at the Made in Roatan Shop |
Now here it is a couple of years later and we are so thrilled to have Adam 'on board' with helping to support local people through his art. I asked him how he first came to decide to use scrap metal for his art and he told me that there was a house that had burned down in French Harbour and there was lots of wood and metal laying on the beach. He stood there thinking... what can I do with that? It was such a shame to let it go to waste.
Well...he came up with a brilliant idea! You can go to his blog to read more about Rusty Fish.
You can also check out this video:
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| Believe! All things are possible! |
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| Wonderful new frame for your favorite Roatan memories! |
Rusty Fish is growing and expanding at a rapid rate. I was so excited to hear that he helps employ about 35 people now. There are about 20 who work in the little workshop in Sandy Bay and he also hires the people who live at the garbage dump to collect scrap metal for him. The poverty level here in Roatan is awful so I am so proud of Adam for helping and employing so many.
Know this: when you buy something recycled it isn't only helping the environment but it is also helping to better the lives of many local people
Thanks for your support!
