12/07/2024
I stepped out of my comfort zone and joined a gallery show not knowing if I would be capable of creating a “legit” piece of art. I second guessed myself right up until I dropped it off on the due date (actually up until tonight that I saw my piece up with the rest). Was it hard? Yes. I had never worked on a canvas as big as that one and I don’t regularly work with acrylic. Did I want to give up? Yes, every day. I had to trust the process and give myself some grace (I find that I am my own worst critic). Imposter syndrome followed me every step of the way but I’m very proud to say I persevered. I am proud of not giving up!
The gallery show is called “The Lotería Show”. It is the Mexican version of bingo. We had to either recreate a card from the original game or come out with an original one. I chose to make an original one that represented my culture: El Tintico. What is Tintico? “In our Colombian culture - a tinto coffee is more than just a cup of coffee. It is deeply embedded in the way we socialize with our family and friends. It is a reason to meet with a friend or a special person and have a chat with over a tinto, it is the drink that we offer you as a warmth welcome to our homes. Anytime there is a reason to socialize, a tinto is the glue that brings us even closer together.” (purotintocoffee.com)
