Tropical Gems: Fruits and Nuts
2025
6″ x 6″
stained glass, stones, wires, twigs, and ceramics
$389
My name is Eva DÃaz, born and raised on a tropical island, Puerto Rico. I enjoy the challenge of capturing and creating a thought or an image with the colors, bright tones, and hues the glass provides.
Oh, how I long for the good old days when my dad would return from the countryside with a collection of fruits, particularly those tasty cashew apples. It's quite rare to find cashew apples these days since everyone is focused on the nuts. Did you know that the cashew nut actually grows on the outside of the fruit? It's astonishing! The cashew apple evokes so many childhood memories for me—it's juicy, fresh, and has a wonderful sweet yet slightly tangy flavor. And we can't overlook the roasted cashew nuts; they are truly delightful. However, the fruit itself serves as a charming and flavorful reminder of the past.
Eva Diaz Acevedo