Name/Title
Just a ThoughtEntry/Object ID
2026.06.0002Tags
Black/African American/AfricanDescription
Acrylic on canvas painting by Olga Manosalvas depicting a blend of portraiture, symbolism, and surrealism in a composition rich with references to Santeria. Dominating the composition is a monumental abstract face defined by bold black contours, vivid red lips, and three striking eyes. The two primary eyes, one green and one blue, are joined by a luminous yellow third eye centered on the forehead, a traditional symbol of heightened perception, intuition, and spiritual awareness. To the right, a smiling woman wearing eyeglasses and an elaborate, multicolored headdress introduces a more naturalistic element to the composition. Her presence, together with the painting's symbolic imagery, evokes the role of a devotee, spiritual guide, or celebrant within Santeria. A hand-painted sign reading 'Come in, we're OPEN' appears to the left of the central figure, functioning as both a literal invitation and a metaphorical call to spiritual openness and self-reflection.Type of Painting
EaselCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Manosalvas, OlgaRole
ArtistDate made
2000Time Period
21st CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Left CornerTranscription
ManosalvasLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
9 inWidth
12 inDepth
1 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very Good