No Way Home features a selection of 25 paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints drawn from the recently acquired collection of work by Cuban American artist Emilio Sanchez (1921-1999). Best known for his brightly colored, strongly shadowed images of Caribbean and New York City architecture, this exhibition at Syracuse University Art Galleries reveals the artist's ongoing interest in repetitive patterns.

Monday, December 12, 2011

"Casita al Mar"

This work really caught my eye when I was in the gallery.  The bright colors seem so positive and happy.  It wasn't until I really looked at the image that I notices the unique structure of the home.  The house has two doors in place of windows and is completely open through the middle.

Emilio Sanchez, "Casita al Mar", Lithograph, 1974
I imagine that this is a beach house used by a family every weekend to escape the city.  The family doesn't spend much time in the house, but immediately run to enjoy the beach.  It's funny that there aren't suitcases left at the door and a trail of children's toys.  It's almost as if the family hasn't arrived yet and the house is just eagerly anticipating their arrival.

What do you think?  Does this image remind you of a particular time or place?  Write us a comment with your story!

Visit the Syracuse University Art Galleries to view this and other works by Emilio Sanchez, on display now through March 18, 2012.
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  1. SCJDecember 13, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    The colors of the house and background, as well as the openness of the house remind me of the last time I was down in Florida visiting my grandma. Not my favorite climate, but I love all the bright, tropical colors!

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