Grandfather's Terrace

La Terraza de Abuelo

This is a sacred place for me. The terrace is the place I spent most of my time in while at my grandparent's house in Cuba. I have very fond memories of the time I spent in this space. I particularly remember my grandfather feeding me while I looked out into the terrace. In Grandfather's Terrace, I am standing in the kitchen and on the other side of the terrace is the living room and the main dining room, and on the left are the bedrooms. The parrot you see would squawk when I would go into the kitchen late at night for a snack. And in the doorway across from the terrace, you can see the shadow of a fully grown dog, which was a puppy at the time. Although I was there only between the ages of 1 and 2, this painting was done 36 years later entirely from memory. I had always wondered how accurate it was. But just recently, I was provided with photos that revealed that my memories served me well. On the flip side, this also represents that day and night (the double blue backgrounds), where nothing changes. In Cuba, one has no privacy even in your own home. Big brother, represented here by the eye, is always watching over you and knows everything you do; neighbors that rat on you if you are doing anything that is considered counter revolutionary.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Web orders are via the secure ordering system of PayPal ®. Over 50,000 online merchants use PayPal ® in 45 countries. You can also click on HOW TO ORDER for information on mail and fax orders using check or credit card.

Each giclée is numbered, based on a limited edition of 100, per image size, and signed by me. They are sold unframed, but stretched and ready-to-frame (if 8" x 8" or greater). Each purchase will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring that only the highest quality materials have been used.