Carmen Lomas Garza’s painting tells the story of a community celebration honoring Mrs. Romero (shown wearing a pink lei). The viewer is encouraged to look closely at the details and to explore the story of the scene before them. “The face of each person is a unique miniature portrait, and the people reflect the diversity of cultures in Alameda County. It is my hope that viewers will see familiar faces and be drawn into the painting, providing a few moments of entertainment and relief from the stress of a hospital visit.”