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Flyer for a solo art exhibit “Lembranças - a Recollection” created and curated by Amy Garas.

EVENT DESCRIPTION
Raices Cultural Center Solo Exhibition
Opening Reception – Saturday, February 26th, 2010
Exhibit Open February 26, 2010 – March 19,…

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Original painting by artist Amy Garas.

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Original painting by artist Amy Garas.

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Original painting with mixed media by artist Amy Garas.

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Altar for Yemonja built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

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Altar for Oyá built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

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Painted altar for Oyá by artist Amy Garas

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

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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.

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Altar for Oyá built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

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Altar for Yemonja built and painted by artist Amy Garas.

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

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

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

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

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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.
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