Ariana Enriquez’s "Con Cariño Siempre" exhibition feels like walking through a garden rooted in nostalgia and Mexican culture. Flowers, birds and people portrayed in the work tell stories about acts of service, kindness and compassion, turning the show into visual love letter to her family.

The first solo exhibition by the El Paso, Texas-born artist opened at the Gallery at CCA ( Chandler Center for the Arts) in early August and runs through Nov. 8.

Enriquez hadn’t created work solely for herself in a long time, so when the exhibition opportunity arose, she decided to focus on her family while incorporating the flora and fauna she loves to paint. Drawing inspiration from time spent with her mother and grandmother — listening to their stories, learning about their lives before motherh

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