$1300

Evelyn Espinoza

Exhibition: 84th International Open Exhibition

Painting Width: 12

Painting Height: 17

Medium: Watercolor

This little girl’s intent stare captured my lens. She is dressed to impress the stream of tourists passing through the Sapa mountain villages of Vietnam. The girls had little keychain trinkets for sale. We were told not to buy from children. Her expression clearly states she does not love her occupation. I received no smile when I attempted to interact with her. Both girls were hot and tired. The sparkly sequins, lacy frills and flounces, feathers and florets of the traditional dress were in stark contrast with the girls' dusty legs and sweaty faces. Too many tourist and not enough sales, I am sure. The weight upon such young shoulders.