Interviewer
Ana Patricia González Gómez
Project
El Paso Folklore (English 3374)
Summary of Interview
The interview took place on November 20, 2025, at the home of María del Carmen González Gómez in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. María del Carmen, 68 years of age, is the older sister of Patricia González Gómez and shared profound memories of her sister's childhood, personality, and artistic career. This early exposure to different cultures, customs, and artistic expressions decisively shaped Patricia's creative vision. From a young age, she displayed exceptional intelligence and a natural talent for drawing and painting, especially in charcoal, black-andwhite, oil, and drawing hands and faces. Her reserved yet generous nature, patience, loyalty, and discipline were reflected in each of her works, where light, shadow, and emotional expression were central elements. In her adolescence and youth, she also excelled in sports, while always maintaining a strong inclination towards visual arts. In her adult life, Patricia developed a vast artistic repertoire, which she executed with a level of detail, elegance, and feeling that moved those who observed them. Her art was a direct extension of her way of seeing life: pure, sensitive, observant, profound, and capable of transforming any object into something beautiful. Through her work, she sought to honor her father's memory and imbue the family tradition with meaning. For her family, Patricia was an "unappreciated genius": an exceptional artist whose opportunities did not always align with her talent, but whose creativity, ingenuity, and generosity left an indelible mark. As a sister, she taught María del Carmen patience, respect, creative courage, and the conviction that everyone is capable of creating beauty.
Date of Interview
11-20-2025
Length of Interview
59minutes 7 seconds
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 1796
Transcript Number
No. 1796
Interview Number
No. 1796
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Maria del Carmen González Gómez by Ana Patricia González Gómez, 2025, "Interview No. 1796," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.