Beginnings

Roseta Santiago’s Beginnings portrays a young Native woman in profile, her gaze directed calmly forward, symbolizing the start of a new journey or chapter in life. She is draped in a vibrant yellow and red blanket, secured behind her neck with a dangling black and yellow ribbon. The figure is set against a soft cerulean background, a serene and expansive atmosphere. Tall yet delicate stalks of blooming white hollyhocks rise behind her, symbolizing growth and renewal. The composition beautifully balances the warmth of the blanket's colors with the cool, tranquil tones of the background, while the hollyhocks subtly anchor the figure to the earth and the cycles of life. The overall effect is of quiet strength and grace, capturing the essence of a moment filled with burgeoning potential and new beginnings.