About

The phrase “honey in the rock” has its roots in the Bible, yet the artist intends no religious reference. Rather, these words resonate with the promise of sudden delight found in the most unexpected of places, like a bee's nectar hidden deep within a stone.

Drawing on the vivid recollections of her formative years in California during the 1960s and 1970s, Linhares discovered a sense of purpose and structure within the realm of painting. Hailing from Pasadena, the artist is a product of the vibrant counterculture community that shaped the Western coast, empowering her to explore the …