STAMFORD — Fernando Luis Alvarez’s grandmother had a simple philosophy: “Do small things in a great way.”

Alvarez, whose art gallery bearing his name opened nearly nine years ago at 96 Bedford St., took his grandmother Clementina’s words to heart and established the Clementina Arts ach to their potential. That was how I was raised by Clementina.”

“I always like to empower in any way, shape or form, whether it is through money or wisdom,” he said. “I believe every human being should reach to their potential. That was how I was raised by Clementina.”