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Born and raised in Venezuela, I grew up as part of a vibrant and joyful culture with strong family values, exuberant nature, rich history, language and religion. That culture and joy, notwithstanding the present political and social situation, inhabits my paintings. Streams of colors from a vibrant palette, contrasting hues and tones lend dimension to the space where color is king. The subject is the energy of life. My brushstrokes come alive and I can see nature from its tiniest bits and particles to the largeness of birth, cosmos, creation itself. Every time I paint I discover the meaning of happiness through my paintings. I hope you will too. |