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  • Collection: Raíces Program History

This series of miniature paintings was created as an accompaniment to the book "Words for a Wedding: A Dialogue Between Two Lovers" by Neil R. Selden.

Painting by artist Amy Garas created for the Lembranças: A Recollection solo art exhibit.

Original painting by artist Amy Garas on display at the Lembranças solo exhibit.

DJ Kava spinning at the Lembranças: A Recollection solo exhibit.

Attendee viewing the artwork at the solo exhibit Lembranças: A Recollection, featuring the work of visual artist Amy Garas.

Altar for Yemonja built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

Altar for Oyá built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

Flags depicting the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro strung throughout Raíces Cultural Center for the opening reception of Lembranças: A Recollection, a solor art exhibit featuring the work of Amy Garas.

Opening reception for Lembranças: A Recollection, a solo exhibit of original artwork by Amy Garas.

Painted altar for Oyá by artist Amy Garas

Altar for Oyá built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

Altar for Yemonja built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

Original painting with mixed media by artist Amy Garas.

Original painting by artist Amy Garas.

Original painting by artist Amy Garas.

Original painting by artist Amy Garas titled "Those Who Have Passed"

For the Lembranças art exhibit, artist Amy Garas created interactive stations and art work, including this carnival cutout of a samba dancer.

As part of the Lembranças art exhibit, Amy Garas studied the tradition of the Orixas and built and painted altars for three orixas, Oyá, Yemonja, and Obatalá.

Attendees of the Lembranças art exhibit had the opportunity to create and contribute artwork by participating in an interactive painting station.

Lembranças: A Recollection solo exhibit featuring the art of Amy Garas.

For the Lembranças solo exhibit, artist Amy Garas explored themes and traditions reflecting her own cultural background from her mother's side of the family, Brazil.

Attendees of the Lembranças art exhibit viewing the work of artist Amy Garas

Selection of artwork from the Lembranças solo exhibit featuring original artwork by Amy Garas.

Prints on display at the Water Is Life Exhibit Series opening reception.
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