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“Graciela” (English “Grace”) by Andres Garcia, resident artist at Magnolia Art Xchange

Acrylic on canvas | 48 x 48 | IG/FB @OfficialLaughingArtist | Email: OfficialLaughingArtist@gmail.com

ARTIST’S STATEMENT: I named this painting after my Grandmother, who is a huge reason why I paint today. She said, “If you are happy painting and being an artist why not do it for the rest of your life?“ Those words sunk in and ever since she passed away in March 2020 I’ve been creating everyday. Her love for Roses and her Country of Colombia were an inspiration to this piece.

Happenings p50 | Society p54 | Anthology—Poetry in Motion p62