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URL:https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/raysa-mederos/
SUMMARY:Raysa Mederos
DESCRIPTION:October 2011 Artist Raysa Mederos \n\nIn honor of Hispanic 
 Hertitage Month\, The Inside OUT gallery presents October artist Raysa Med
 eros. Her work consists of a palette inspired by her native country Cuba\,
 using bold colors and outlining them with thick black lines to highlight t
 heir brightness. The bright colors through each piece evoke the vibrant li
 ght of Havana\, where she grew up. The black lines are reminiscent of the 
 ironwork in the windows and balconies of the colonial buildings in Old Hav
 ana. She paints to return to the memories of her childhood and the endless
  hours spent watching her father paint and mix colors. As a child\, Raysa 
 was fascinated by the magic of his paintbrush. In contrast\,as an adult\, 
 it is the peace and joy that painting brings. Each finished piece is an ho
 mage to her father and to the majestic beauty of the city of her childhood
 .\nArtist info \nhttp://raysamederospainting.webs.com/\nAbout Hispanic Her
 titage Month Each year\, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Mont
 h from September 15to October 15\, by celebrating the histories\, cultures
  and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain\, 
 Mexico\, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation star
 ted in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and w
 as expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period st
 arting on September 15 and ending on October 15.\nIt was enacted into law 
 on August 17\, 1988\, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of Se
 ptember 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence fo
 r Latin American countries Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras
  and Nicaragua. In addition\, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independenc
 e days on September 16 and September18\, respectively. Also\, Columbus Day
  or Día de la Raza\, which is October 12\, falls within this 30 day perio
 d.\n 
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CATEGORIES:Inside Out Gallery Exhibition
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