Carmen Lomas Garza

 

The image I have chosen by Carmen Lomas Garza is named Tamalada I chose this image because it reminded me a lot of this very holiday we know as Thanksgiving that many of us and our families celebrate. It shows this Latino family gathering to make super, for many Latino families it is popular for them to make nontraditional American dishes and instead make their own cultural dishes for these holidays. We can see in this picture just how this celebration and food making is a family effort, it is seen the importance of making the young ones understand and appreciate their cultural roots. We see children joining in the festivities. Another aspect of this image that stands out is the many generations that are presented in this image. There is garlic hung on the wall and usually that's a symbol of protection because garlic is known to keep the bad spirits away. Another traditional art piece that stands out in the background is the image of La Ultima Cena with Jesus Christ, another resemblance that shows gathering together. This image very much reminds me of my family and when we make Tamales because we all gather around the table having conversations, remember all the good times all while we put the masa on the husks and then put the meat. Just like this family we split the duties of making the tamales into groups, on group cleans the husks, while one makes the masa, and then some fill it with meant and the others spread the masa on the husks. I love this image because I make a special connection with it and it brings back old memories.