The Focus Art Gallery Presents

Root of My Soul

Photographer

Root of My Soul
by Rita Villanueva

“I know now that loving is the only way to save my presence in this world; that the only pieces of my soul that will truly continue to live on are those invested in caring for and helping others. I discovered that the root holds the force of the senses, illuminating my own gaze on what is mine, what is ours, to permanently engrave a countenance that never ceases to speak; to be able to touch and be touched by an expression, a gesture, filled with feelings or a simple twinkling of our eyes that connects us forever. I now know that an image can hold feelings, eternally.”

September 2024

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    Four photography exhibitions are presented annually, showcasing local, regional and international artists.