Alina Puente
Breathe
June-July 2024 at Lakeview Library
Artist Statement:
"My work is deeply influenced by my life as an immigrant and my faith. I use acrylics and mixed media to express the interplay between my cultural background and my spiritual beliefs. Creating art for me is a reflective process. Prayer and music play a significant role, guiding my thoughts and actions as I work. This approach helps me to focus and imbue my art with genuine emotion and meaning. My pieces are contemplations on the divine presence in every aspect of life, reflecting on how this celestial connection influences our understanding of the world and each other—a harmony and dialogue between the divine and the mundane. Through my work, I hope that viewers to see a part of themselves reflected in my work. My art is an invitation, a journey through culture, faith, and identity." -Alina Puente
Exhibition Statement:
"Breathe" captures the full spectrum of life—the joys, the struggles, the beauty, and the challenges. This exhibit showcases a collection of works that delve into the various facets of life, embodying how the highs and lows shape our human experience. Through this exhibition, Alina Puente explores the concept of humanity and our universal connection through the very act of breathing. "Breathe" invites viewers to immerse themselves in a powerful, life-affirming journey of the human condition. Through acrylics and mixed media, each artwork serves as a window into the soulful dialogues and rhythmic inspirations that define her creative process as she breathes.
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