The Ktizo Gallery & Nook will present the work of Reyna Elizabeth of Guatemala City on September 9th (2-4PM).
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Reyna Elizabeth is a 17 year old living in Guatemala City, Guatemala who grew up and still lives in a shanty village. When she was 12 years old, Reyna began attending Gotitas de Amor, a local children’s center dedicated to helping up the impoverished kids of Guatemala City. Over the next several years, Reyna was encouraged by the director and his wife, Carlos & Lily Monterroso, to chase her dreams. For the American kid, this is a regular encouragement. But for the child growing up in the slums of Guatemala City, the only message is usually: “You’re just not gonna make it.”
Thanks in great part to the encouragement she received at Gotitas de Amor (which means “Droplets of Love”), Reyna discovered a great love for the visual arts. While in high school she took as many art classes as she could fit amongst her other core classes. She graduated last year (a feat in and of itself!) and is already beginning to study at university. Reyna hopes to continue working on her art, but feeling realistic about making a living, Reyna is studying the computer graphic arts.
Reyna gave pieces of her work to a group from North Street Community Church while they were in Guatemala City in May, 2012. The group gave them over to the Ktizo Gallery & Nook, where they are hanging proudly. On September 9th, Ktizo will have a public showing of Reyna’s work to kick off a week-long silent online auction for them. 100% of the proceeds will go to Gotitas de Amor to further their work in helping the kids in their neighborhood in Guatemala City. Reyna is now serving as a mentor at Gotitas for the younger kids.
Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00
