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Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. Honors the work of two artists in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Through Art at an Art Exhibit Opening and Reception Featuring the Works of Aguilar Marrero & Reina Miranda of Taino Spirit
The Artists whose work is being exhibited until November - Reina and Aguilar. Seen here at Bronx Borough Hall.The finishing touchesAguilar's latest masterpieceReina beside one of her latest art worksReina and Aguilar beside one of her art worksReina's Parents attend their exhibitSome folks in traditional Taino garbs enjoying reception noshesReina - serene and ready to open the exhibit.
Autographing invitation for New York Pod CafeBronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. grants Aguilar a special award.The artists grant Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. a token of their appreciation. A t-shirt with the Borough President's likeness and the flag of Puerto Rico.The President Carrion Jr. is a true sport and tries on the denim creation for size.It fits and as you can tell he loves it and strikes a pose for the New York Pod Cafe's Camera person.Aguilar and Reina unveil Reina's latest painting, as Adolfo Carrion Jr. Looks on.And there it is - revealed to everyone's delight and loud applause.Artists and poets from Borincuation, Capicu, New York Pod Cafe (not in photo) and other media personalities who attended the event.
Overwhelmed, Reina thanks all of her friends, personal and from the media for their support.Aguilar extends his heartfelt words of appreciation to the Bronx Borough President and to all of the personal and media friends who have supported himReina and Aguilar - a great team of artists.Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr., runs into old friend Carmen Amoros Goldberg, where they reflected about the good old days when they attended the same church meetings and youth rallys at the Eastern Spanish Assemblies of God Church Council.