This is a collection of paintings from my Undergraduate work. Inspired by the ancient practice of ex-voto creation. Traditional ex-votos are small compositions depicting scenes of divine intervention. They cover altar walls in churches, stacked sometimes haphazardly around and on top of each other: giving thanks for blessings received, ailments cured, loved ones returned, or a dangerous situation avoided.
While I did not grow up Catholic, the religion serves as a familial and cultural connection. There is also familiarity in giving thanks that connects both my mother and father’s sides of my life. The “ex-voto” scenes give thanks to moments of intervention in my life. For moments of life and death as well as butterflies and sunshine.
Little Things, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 8 1⁄4”x 8 1⁄2”
Gracias a San Aloysius, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 7 1⁄2”x 3”
The Courage, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 8 1⁄2”x 8 3⁄4”
Healing Movement, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 10 1⁄4”x 8 3⁄4”
A Helmet for your head, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 7 3⁄4”x 6 1⁄4”
Gracias a San Pascual, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 6”x 4”
The Soil, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 7”x 10”
Thankful for health, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 10”x 6 1⁄2”
Sana Sana, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 7”x 7 3⁄4”
I’m Thankful for Allergy Meds, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 8 1⁄4”x 6 1⁄2”
Gracias a San Francis, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 11 1⁄2”x 2 1⁄4”
Gracias a San Jose, 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, 6”x4”
Find and Lose Small Things, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 8 1⁄2”x 7”
Gracias a San Nicholas, 2020, Acrylic on Aluminum, 5”x 2 3⁄4”
Upstairs Lemonade, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 11”x 9 1⁄2”
Gracias a San Joseph, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 6 1⁄2”x 2 1⁄2”
Breath Deep, 2020, Acrylic on Masonite, 6 1⁄2”x 7 1⁄4”
Misty Eyes, 2020, Acrylic on Aluminum, 12”x 12”
I’m Thankful For Life, 2020, Acrylic on Glass, 12”x 10”
