Arts & Entertainment

'Los Andes, Festival De Las Flores' Opens Saturday in La Jolla

Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery will host an opening reception for Orlando Agudelo-Botero's show—"Los Andes, Festival De Las Flores."

For the first time in his 30-year career Orlando Agudelo-Botero pays homage to his Latino American heritage. Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery in La Jolla will host an opening reception with the artist for the exhibition titled Los Andes, Festival De Las Flores on Saturday evening.

The 14 paintings and one bronze sculpture clearly are the expressions of this passionate, romantic artist, explained Contemporay Fine Arts Gallery. It said, through the paintings Agudelo-Botero speaks to us of the Colombian flower growers and their life in the Andes Mountains.

"Their daily harvest of flowers enrich our lives and the planet, bringing color and beauty to all who are fortunate to share in their bounty."

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Adding that, "The paintings eloquently illustrate Agudelo-Botero's respect for the people and their culture; the integrity and dignity he found in their commitment to their daily work and their devotion to the land."

The opening event is at Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery, 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue, La Jolla, CA from 6 to 9 p.m.

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