What a whirlwind of emotion, frustration, and absolute love it was to be part of this years @nycsalt Emerging Artist Residency! . Thanks to @nycsalt I was able to grow as an artisan, a human being, and as an entrepreneur alongside 11 other amazing artists. . Thank you @alicia.hansen for always being a source of support and loving me enough to push me outside of my comfort zones! . So excited to have shown work alongside 10 other incredible artists: @noramolina_, @cerezita.aa, @stellasdive, @artbybronks, @aranxzalopez, @malikesidibe, @ichristianrodriguez, @joelcbv, @kedtastrophe, @robbeyginsberg . Thank you @nowyouseenyc and @malikesidibe for the incredible work you both put in to ensure that the show was a success! . Thank you @jbroc.jbroc.jbroc for being an absolute beam of light! You were such a pleasure to work alongside of and you made this all happen! Thank you so much!! . This piece was inspired by my deeply missed and loved grandparents who were a pillar in our family and of their communities. They inspire me to plant many seeds who’s shade is not meant for me but for the many that come after. “Ana Delia Checo Rodriguez Y Jose Eliseo Checo” 2022 Acrylic on Paper 22.5 x 30 inches “Armania Mercedes Quezada de Checo” 2022 Acrylic on canvas 18 x 24 inches 📸: @ichristianrodriguez