Apr 30
Maria Auxiliadora da Silva, b. 1935, d. 1974 The Bride’s Wake Brazil (1974) Oil and polyester paste on canvas [Source]
Wikipedia says:
Maria Auxiliadora da Silva (Campo Belo, MG 1935 - São Paulo, SP 1974) was a self-taught Brazilian painter. Her work was nationally and internationally acclaimed, depicting her own universe, including scenes of domestic and rural life, Afro-Brazilian religions and traditions, and self-portraits…
In 1972, she is diagnosed with cancer, undergoing six surgeries in 10 months, and treatment in spiritist and candomblé centers. She never stopped painting, and would portray aspects of her disease like hospitals, ambulances, angels and funerals. Maria Auxiliadora died of cancer on August 20, 1974.
