New Americana
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This exquisite painting was inspired by a vision of future Americans. The portrayed woman’s features
LAMAVIS COMUNDOIWILLA
are glimpsed in the faces of people across the country, black, brown, and white alike. New Americana
is a representation of a society in which we stand together, rather than in opposition to
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each other. During one of my many chats with
Lamavis, we reflected on what citizenship means to us today, and how our country is being
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transformed by the strong voices of the younger generations.
— Nancy Lopez