La Mariposa en Jalisco, 2021

*La Mariposa en Jalisco* by Nicolas V. Sanchez is a large-scale, colorful painting that draws inspiration from the artist's Mexican heritage. The piece, which spans 96 inches in height and 114 inches in width, showcases a detailed blend of realism and cultural symbolism. With vibrant hues and intricate brushwork, the painting reflects themes of nature, movement, and memory, referencing the butterfly as a symbol of transformation or migration, tied deeply to personal and collective identity.