“Zambu River” – Oil Painting

Zambu River is a colorful and grounded portrait of rural life in Guerrero. Painted in oil on canvas, the piece shows three Afro-Mexican figures making their way through a sunlit hillside. A child rides a donkey loaded with goods, while a couple walks beside them — the woman holding a basket of fruit, the man guiding the way. Behind them, fields rise into rows of trees beneath a sky painted in streaks of yellow, red, and violet. Aydee Rodríguez López brings a personal and cultural lens to this scene. The vibrant colors, expressive figures, and wide landscape feel both lived-in and imagined. It’s a work that captures rhythm, movement, and the everyday moments that often go unnoticed — all rooted in place and identity.