A Smithsonian Museum gallery dedicated to the Latino experience opened on June 18, 2022, at the Washington, D.C. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Verónica Castillo, a Southtown San Antonio resident, is one of the selected artists featured in the 4,500-square-foot Molina Family Latino Gallery. On opening day, Castillo’s “Tree of Life,” a “candelabra” clay structure, was one of the most popular exhibits, according to Eduardo Díaz, Deputy Director, National Museum of the American Latino. Officially, the Smithsonian Latino Center has now merged with the National Museum of the American Latino.
Lovely artisan! I had the pleasure of meeting her at Trinity University. I have a very old tree of life and wonder if it came from her family. Her work has such beautiful definition in each piece. Great article, brava Verónica !
Lovely artisan! I had the pleasure of meeting her at Trinity University. I have a very old tree of life and wonder if it came from her family. Her work has such beautiful definition in each piece. Great article, brava Verónica !