Latino Daily

The Kleenex brand is celebrating Hispanic heritage month by showcasing some beautiful art inspired by Latinos across the country. Over 600 entries were submitted nationwide from the contest called “Express Your Hispanic Pride with Kleenex”.

There were 3 winners who were chosen to have their art displayed on the boxes. Jaime Maldonado, of Chicago, Paula Lagioia of Miami and Jessica DelCarpio of New York City. Maldonado, who is of Puerto Rican descent calls his art “Celebration” which he says expresses the spirit and energetic independence of Latin American countries.

He goes on to say, “Colors are an important way in which our cultures connect. As Latinos, we have a lot of vibrant colors whether you go to México, Colombia or Puerto Rico,” said Maldonado in an interview with EXTRA. “We have [a lot] of colors in our homes and in the streets.”

Maldonado is a self disciplined and self taught person in the field of design. This was some great news for him, especially since he expressed that this year was a tough one for him.

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