September 2002
Subject: Your controversial image
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 18:23:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Juanita Salazar Lamb <juana73071@yahoo.com>
To: almalopez@earthlink.net
Dear Ms. Lopez: I am working on my master's
at the University of Oklahoma; my thesis is "La Virgen de Guadalupe in
Contemporary Latino Culture: Images in Art and Literature."
I am very interested in hearing of your inspiration
for your piece "Our Lady," and how you have responded to the criticisms,
both positive and negative.
I am also attaching a survey for you to complete
if you are interested in participating in my study. I would greatly appreciate
any commentary from you.
Sincerely,
Juanita Salazar Lamb
Subject: "Our Lady" portrait
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 13:37:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Veronica Berry <ronicmc@yahoo.com>
To: almalopez@earthlink.net
Hello,
Just took a look at your "Our Lady."
Honestly, I was somewhat taken back by her adornment; as an African American
christian with Catholic Hispanic, African, and Europeon friends, I have always
thought of and seen "Our Lady" as a beautiful, modest, and holy
lady. Your portrait appears more like a modern day carefree teen than
the reverent madonna which my friends love so dearly. If that was
your intent, you accomplished it.
You are truly artistic
and the above is my comment.
Roni Berry
Subject:
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:48:51 -0700
From: "Stephanie Ludt" <rabidkitties@earthlink.net>
To: almalopez@earthlink.net
Alma
I enjoy your work and courage. Too often, people are unable to step outside
their own world view and be able to appreciate a different view.
In our diverse culture, people need to appreciate
and embrace differences, yet instead it is feared. Such a shame. When such
fear is acted on, such as in censorship, it hurts everyone.
Stephanie Ludt