Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz "Brown Woman Smoking"

🎨 “Brown Woman Smoking” by Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz

A rare piece by Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz entitled “Brown Woman Smoking,” as a part of the renowned Corazones Valientes (Brave Hearts) Folk Art collective.

Medium: Gouache
Artist: Esmerelda River Ruiz
Condition: Excellent
Framing: Unframed
Period: Contemporary (1993)
Country of Origin: Costa Rica

♥️ Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz & Folk Art

Exceptional opportunity to own an authentic piece of Latin American folk art history. This original work titled "Brown Woman Smoking" was created by acclaimed folk artist Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz in 1993 as part of the renowned Corazones Valientes (Brave Hearts) Folk Art collective. To learn more about them find the article on the web: "The Corazones Valientes artists of Arenal Costa Rica", By Marcel Evans

This evocative piece captures the distinctive style of Rivera Ruiz, known for her bold representations of everyday life and cultural identity. The subject - a brown woman smoking - reflects the artist's commitment to authentic portrayal of indigenous and mestizo experiences, a hallmark of the Corazones Valientes artistic movement.

Esmerelda Rivera Ruiz is recognized for her contributions to folk art traditions that blend indigenous techniques with contemporary themes. The Corazones Valientes group emerged in the early 1990s and quickly gained recognition for their authentic expressions of cultural heritage and social commentary.

This artwork represents not just a decorative piece but a cultural artifact with historical significance, showcasing the artistic movements that emerged from Latin American communities in the early 1990s.

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