YOLANDA
Acrylic on modular wood blocks + collage media
2024
Yolanda, originally from Puebla, Mexico, has been a part of the Sunset Park, Brooklyn community for over 20 years. She brightens the neighborhood with her traditional Mexican snacks and comforting arroz con leche.
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Trying to make sense of it all. Putting things back together one piece at a time #alternatesidesartproject

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Self portrait - Acrylic on wood *

Building myself back one step at a time. #alternatesidesartproject

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It has been roughly a year since my mother had the last of 3 brain surgeries. Neither before nor after have I ever seen her waiver from optimism and faith.

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“AYUB” - Acrylic paint on modular wood blocks. 10 x 14” assembled. 2024

“This is Ayub from Bangladesh. He works at the Halal food cart by the subway station near my home.”

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MAMÁ

Anyone that knows me knows that this woman means the world to me. All love all the time.

Acrylic on modular wood blocks + gold leaf

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MAMÁ

Anyone that knows me knows that this woman means the world to me. All love all the time.

Acrylic on modular wood blocks + gold leaf

#alternatesidesartproject

#painting #portraitpainting #contemporaryart #academicart