Abuelita or Grandma
by Victoria De Almeida
Title
Abuelita or Grandma
Artist
Victoria De Almeida
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Abuelita
By
Victoria de Almeida
The biggest influence in my art has been the memories and experiences I have had being part of a huge, beautiful, Hispanic family. This painting is in homage to my grandma Reynalda Almeida (1921-2000). My greatest fortune in life has been being one of her 22 grandchildren. She lived in a little adobe casita near Canyon Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The heart of my Grandma's home beat in the kitchen. As we drove to her home down the little hill street of Camino Sin Nombre, my heart fluttered with anticipation. She always had a pot simmering on the stove and open arms ready for her family. The rich smell of red chile would permeate the house while my Grandma would push my small hands into a floury bowl of tortilla dough. My Grandma embodied everything I find beautiful about the Hispanic culture: generosity of spirit and home, love of family, and pride in who you are and where you came from. My paintings come from a heart full of memories and love for my Hispanic heritage.
Victoria de Almeida
2010 All rights reserved
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Website: www.VictoriaDeAlmeida.com
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April 23rd, 2011
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