How I uncovered my Puerto Rican History-Historical Identity Art Project

Excited to celebrate 1 year anniversary with MASS Moca/Assets for Artist Residency. I will be returning to continue my silk screen images on my Historical Identity Art Project.

The goal for this project is to conclude in remembering and uncovering a family member’s life, suppressed for three generations by fear. Created by The Colonial rule of the United States over Puerto Rico. I recently learned that Puerto Rico was not given an opportunity to fight for its Independence. The main character in the Independence movement in PR was Pedro Albizu Campos. In my experience he was often referred to as that crazy Nationalist. Little did I know or care to know and maybe could have never imagined what occurred in Puerto Rico in the 30’s and 40’.

Have you ever asked yourself: What is the relationship with the United States and Puerto Rico?

Who is Pedro Albizu Campos?
stay tuned for more details...

Vintage bottle from Manantial Las Palmas: Where I wan informed my great grandfather was the chemical engineer and many Nationalist worked.  Location Caguas PR.

My journey in Uncovering my Great Grandfathers relationship and participation with Don Pedro and the Nationalist Movement. Angel Ramos Torres life will not be forgotten!

#Latina #OnePulse #pride #identity #Art #selfie

 #Latina: ReclaimingTheLatinaTag 

is completed at 100 painted portraits

My artist in residence at was a success, i complete the 100 portraits and 

in addition completed the 49 portraits of #OnePulse victims #OrlandoStrong

83 Spring Street Watertown Room83Spring

#Latina:Reclaimingthelatinatag & #onePulse #OrlandoStrong

 My time at room83spring  is almost complete

My body and mind are exhausted but I am feeling accomplished!

Location: 83 Spring Street in Watertown MA

I came in with white walls and a fresh pallete!

On an average i have been painting 4-5 portraits per day... have you noticed they fit on my hand?! they are miniature portraits. After the second portraits my eyes start crossing and that means I need a break. I also had to keep it interesting for myself, otherwise I felt like a factory, so there are about a dozen "unfinished" portraits. I find them extremely beautiful!

A few of them have text, the original text posted by the participant on Reclaiming the Latina tag tumblr blog.

I also dedicated a series to Latina Graduates, there were many Proud Latinas College Graduates!

The portraits in Memory of the #OnePulse #OrlandoStrong victims are almost complete, 3 more as of Wed. Aug.17th! These portraits allowed me to reflect, pray, and think about the families of these victims. It was at times heartbreaking as I would complete one and read about that individual. I have enjoyed and admired their beautiful faces.

#Latina #OnePulse #OrlandoStrong

Amanda Alvear a victim of the Orlando massacre had a chance to escape but went back to find her best friend. 49 victims were lost that night.

As I try to understand the hatred in this world in a place I called home, I could only turn to my art. I met my husband Salsa Dancing in Orlando FL, Latin nights at the clubs was my chosen night. I decided to paint the portraits of the 49 in hopes to continue a conversation about acceptance and Love.

Why a painted portrait? We connect with others first through the Face and it is the reason why the painted portrait still has the power to move us. Portraits primary goal is to signal and individuals presence. The small size of the portraits at 3 inches by 5 inches aims to call attention at how we currently look at images (on our cell phones) and draw reference to the old tradition of miniature portraits. Popular among mid 16th century elites, carried as a piece of jewelry such as a locket or brooches, as mementos. 

 

I am currently the artist in residence at room83spring in Watertown MA and my time there will conclude in my First Solo show. I will be presenting #Latina:Reclaiming the Latina tag and #OnePulse. On August 25th 4-7, 26th 5-8, 27th 4-7, 28th 1-4pm. 

Follow my Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/groups/naydacuevasartlatina/ for process shots, visit my website naydacuevasart.com, I am also on instagram, twitter, and tumblr.

#Latina #OnePulse #OrlandoStrong

Amanda Alvear a victim of the Orlando massacre had a chance to escape but went back to find her best friend. 49 victims were lost that night.

As I try to understand the hatred in this world in a place I called home, I could only turn to my art. I met my husband Salsa Dancing in Orlando FL, Latin nights at the clubs was my chosen night. I decided to paint the portraits of the 49 in hopes to continue a conversation about acceptance and Love.

Why a painted portrait? We connect with others first through the Face and it is the reason why the painted portrait still has the power to move us. Portraits primary goal is to signal and individuals presence. The small size of the portraits at 3 inches by 5 inches aims to call attention at how we currently look at images (on our cell phones) and draw reference to the old tradition of miniature portraits. Popular among mid 16th century elites, carried as a piece of jewelry such as a locket or brooches, as mementos. 

 

I am currently the artist in residence at room83spring in Watertown MA and my time there will conclude in my First Solo show. I will be presenting #Latina:Reclaiming the Latina tag and #OnePulse. On August 25th 4-7, 26th 5-8, 27th 4-7, 28th 1-4pm. 

Follow my Facebook Fan page Nayda Cuevas Art #Latina for process shots, visit my website naydacuevasart.com, I am also on instagram, twitter, and tumblr.

Empowering others via the painted #selfie portrait

#Latina:Reclaimingthelatinatag 

goal of 100 painted selfie portraits on those posted 

on tumblr blog reclaiming the latina tag

two weeks in 58 more portraits to go

 Love love this portrait and the words she posted on the blog

"Madre perdóname por odiar mi herencia estos labios estos ojos este pelo Madre perdóname"

The struggle in our identity our heritage, our selves.... I can only hope to showcase her Beauty!

Currently Summer Resident at room83spring in Watertown, MA

can also follow me on Facebook at Nayda Cuevas Art #Latina

visit my website www.naydacuevasart.com