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©Edward Gonzales

The Ristra Makers
size: 30 x 40" oil on canvas

This painting represents the autumn harvest of red chile. The figures in the
background hang ristras of chile on the adobe wall. The central figure is
preparing the ristras (chile pods strung so they can be hung to dry).
The most unusual feature of the painting is its color key of different
shades of red. I juxtaposed those colors to give a sense of mood of autumn,
the passing of another season, and the richness of the scene.