About the work
Papaya shakes are a favorite treat to many Dominicans. This piece is, again, inspired by the Washington Heights neighborhood, its restaurants, its street vendors, and the Dominican carnival tradition. The depiction of the costumed figure tripping over a dog is something I once witnessed.
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