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SUMMARY:Cuba Before and After Opening Reception
LOCATION:Westchester Regional\nWestchester Regional
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an art tour with Yoly B\, the artist of Cuba Befor
 e and After\, featuring live music and Cuban coffee\, as she describes the
  stories and inspiration behind her oil on canvas paintings. From the Cuba
 n War of Independence to the Revolution of 1959\, Yoly B takes viewers thr
 ough the important moments in Cuba's past as well as it's beautiful landsc
 apes and folklore. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305
 -553-1134 or gonzalezja@mdpls.org. All ages..\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/e
 vent/10693566
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>About the Exhibition</strong></p>\
 n<p>Cuba Before and After explores memory and homeland through a collectio
 n of oil on canvas paintings that captures the landscape\, people\, and cu
 lture of Cuba throughout its many moments. From the Cuban War of Independe
 nce to the Revolution of 1959\, Cuba&rsquo\;s history is one that is defin
 ed by turbulent change and the constant search for freedom\, and Yolanda B
 lanco represents this in her work as she captures those many moments in th
 e past that are integral to understanding Cuba&rsquo\;s present. Among thi
 s are depictions of the rich culture that is ever evolving\, with its rich
  folklore and music capturing the essence of what Cuba represents and how 
 it continues to adapt. The colorful flora and fauna burst from the canvas 
 in bright hues of paint\, drawing its audience in to engage with the beaut
 y of the tropical Caribbean island.</p>\n<p>In this richness\, Cuba Before
  and After creates an image of Cuba that is deeply personal. The artist ai
 ms to bring the audience into her own experiences of Cuba as someone who h
 ad to experience exile from her homeland. Paintings such as Buscando Liber
 tad shows Cuba as it is today and the struggles its people face.&nbsp\;</p
 >\n<p><strong>About the Artist</strong></p>\n<p>Yolanda Blanco was born in
  Havana\, Cuba. She moved with her family to Miami\, Florida\, in 1966. Sh
 e worked as she studied and after graduating\, worked for Miami Dade Count
 y in different positions before retiring after 32 years of service.</p>\n<
 p>For the past 12 years\, Yolanda has dedicated herself to painting profes
 sionally. Inspired by a friend\, she began taking painting classes and end
 ed up returning to college to pursue her craft. She happened to met Albert
 o Pancorbo\, a Spanish artist\, and under his direction and private tutela
 ge enhanced her art knowledge and skills. Yolanda has exhibited her artwor
 k at the Miami Dade Government Center\, Ritz Carlton Hotel\, Miami Beach\,
  Hallandale Beach\, Miami Dade College\, International Campus\, Coral Gabl
 es Museum\, galleries\, art fairs\, and other cultural events.</p>\nhttps:
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