Our Children, Our Hope: The Art of Dora Alis 2024 Wall Calendar
The latest installment of the “Our Children, Our Hope” calendar series continues to showcase the artistry of Dora Alis Mera Velasco.
Delve into the realm of childhood innocence and spirituality through Dora’s creations. The foundation of this calendar’s artwork stems from her project, “Portraits of Innocence” which serves as the source of inspiration for the visuals presented in the 2024 edition of this calendar. In this project, Dora created over 100 portraits that capture the vibrant spirit of African children. Throughout her creative process, Alis masterfully employs a diverse range of techniques and mediums to create the breathtaking images created in the project and displayed in this calendar.
Hailing from El Queremal, Colombia, Dora Alis is an Afro-Colombian artist whose intricate and realistic style is characterized by acute attention to detail. With mediums including oils, acrylics, colored pencils, graphite, oil pastels, India ink, and chalk on canvas or paper, she masterfully captures personalities and intricacies. Since 1996, Alis has been painting professionally and showcasing her works. Her contributions extend beyond the canvas, as she has also served as an art professor, nurturing and inspiring the next wave of artistic talents.
This exquisite calendar measures 12×12 inches when closed and unfolds to 12×24 inches when open. Crafted on high-quality paper, its pages burst with vivid hues, showcasing Dora Alis’ artwork throughout.
Features public holidays and information on dates significant to the African American cultural experience. Ideal for adorning your home, office, or place of worship.
The calendar also presents itself as a thoughtful gift idea. It serves as a multi-purpose tool. Assisting with time management, and beautifying the room, all while also functioning as an educational resource for Black History. Ships in a matching envelope that allows it to serve as a great stocking stuffer for Christmas.
Immerse yourself in the splendor of this 2024 12-month wall calendar – a gateway to Dora Alis Mera Velasco’s enchanting artistry and the beauty of the children of Africa.
