Las Mañanitas de Mi Madre

The Works of Joe R. Villarreal

Joe R. Villarreal (American, b. 1953)
Las Mañanitas de Mi Madre
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated ‘2002’, l.r.

It is customary in the Mexican-American tradition to serenade one’s mother on Mother’s Day or her birthday.  Mariachi’s arrive very early in the morning to sing her the start of a beautiful day with “Las Mañanitas”.  It is the artist’s belief Mother’s Day should be celebrated all year long.  The painting is a gift to all mothers.