SOLD 24" x 20" Selt Portrait - Oil Painting on Canvas
SOLD – 30" x 40" Oil Painting on Canvas
Inspired by the dark and haunting works of Fabres de Costa, exhibited at the Prado Museum in Spain, this painting reimagines a powerful scene of suffering and resilience. A young, beautiful woman is bound by chains around her neck and hands, her face etched with pain and despair. More than a portrait of anguish, this piece serves as a profound metaphor for a nation trapped under oppression and tyranny. Through masterful use of light and shadow, the painting compels us to reflect on the cost of freedom and the unbreakable human spirit.
41" x 59" Oil Painting on Canvas
A small boat battles a raging storm, carrying three men who embody despair, resilience, and hope. The boat, a symbol of the human journey, reflects the struggles of those facing the unknown. Inspired by Rembrandt’s Storm on the Sea of Galilee, the dramatic palette contrasts darkness with flashes of light, drawing attention to the Virgin of Charity offering solace amidst the chaos. A powerful meditation on adversity, faith, and the quest for salvation. The artist shares that each time he approaches this work, he prays The Prayer of the Castaway
30” x 36” Oil Painting on Canvas
Inspired by Starry Night, The Raft of the Medusa, and Liberty Leading the People, this painting captures the chaos of survival at sea. Beneath a swirling, star-lit sky, towering waves threaten a shipwreck. At the bow, a heroic female figure reminiscent of a classical sculpture raises a torch, guiding the desperate masses clinging together for survival. A striking fusion of tragedy, hope, and resilience, this piece reflects the enduring human struggle against adversity.
30" x 40" Oil Painting on Canvas
Blending elements from Willy Chirino’s Ya Viene Llegando and Picasso’s Guernica, this piece embodies the immigrant experience. A lone child sits on a precarious chair, suspended between past and future, gazing toward a hopeful sunrise. A toy and paper boat symbolize innocence and journey, while a measuring tape and arrow mark the distance between where he’s been and where he’s headed. A poignant reflection on loss, hope, and resilience, this painting invites you to ask where do you come from, and what story does your journey tell?
30" x 40" Oil Painting on Canvas**
A surrealist exploration of time, memory, and the human journey, this piece delves into the fear of decay and the resilience of creativity. Inspired by Dalí’s themes, a cane—symbolizing age and fragility—merges with a violin, representing the music of life and our enduring creative spirit. As time slips through our fingers, the painting invites reflection on the delicate balance between aging and artistic evolution, reminding us that even in fragility, beauty and meaning persist.
30" x 40" Oil Painting on Canvas
Monarch - Butterfly Effect is a profound reflection on transformation, resilience, and the journey of womanhood. Inspired by the metamorphosis of a butterfly, it symbolizes personal growth and rebirth. Lurking hyenas represent external challenges and criticism, while the butterfly-woman at the center embodies strength, beauty, and self-realization. Part of a larger series exploring metamorphosis, this piece celebrates the enduring power of inner transformation.
24" x 20" Oil on Canvas - Artist Collection
18" x 14" Oil Painting on Linen
A surreal exploration of human relationships, duality, and personal constraint. Two nearly identical figures, bound by a straitjacket, symbolize both deep connection and inner conflict. A wooden box with chess pieces, a snail, and a glass jar hints at life's strategic choices, while an inverted red rose and a blossoming white rose reflect passion and purity. The golden symbol above suggests transformation through experience. This thought-provoking piece invites reflection on the complexities of love, power, and the search for meaning.
24" x 18" Oil Painting on Canvas – "Chromatic Resilience"
A powerful tribute to Venezuela’s enduring spirit. A woman stands as a living symbol of the nation—her face marked by strength and dignity amidst the storm that engulfs her land. The dynamic, overflowing colors reflect both turmoil and cultural richness, embodying the resilience of a people who continue to persevere. This striking piece serves as a beacon of hope, a testament to the unyielding spirit that finds beauty even in adversity.
50" x 37" Oil painting on Canvas
Oil on Panel – "Rural Reverie"
Inspired by Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring*, this painting reimagines the timeless elegance of the past in a contemporary rural setting. A young woman sits gracefully on the wheel of an old tractor, holding an empty coffee cup—an intimate gesture that invites the viewer into her world. Behind her, a modest farmhouse stands as a quiet testament to tradition.
This piece explores the delicate balance between modernity and heritage, labor and life, strength and fragility. The empty cup symbolizes perseverance, while her contemplative gaze speaks to the challenges and aspirations of rural existence. A tribute to the beauty found in simplicity, *Rural Reverie* reminds us that true wealth lies in the everyday moments that shape our lives.
8" X 11" - The Rain - Oil painting on Linen
SOLD-24" X 36" - Candilejas - Oil painting on Canvas
SOLD - Oil Painting on Canvas 9 ½” x 7 ½”
Inspired by Wilfredo Lam's renowned painting "Un Coq pour Changon," this artwork reimagines the subject as an Afro-Cuban, celebrating artistic liberation and the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.
SOLD - 20" X 16" Oil painting on Panel Inspired by the painting "El Rapto de la Mutala" by Cuban artist Carlos Enriquez and Andy Warhol's work, with the addition of Porto, this piece is titled "The Abduction of the Muse." It serves as a metaphor for the inspiration of artists and the transformations or degeneration of art.
SOLD - 40" x 30" The Broken Rose - Oil painting on Canvas.
SOLD - 20" X 16" The Rain II - Oil painting on Canvas.
SOLD - 30" x 40" The Broken Rose - Oil painting on Canvas
SOLD - 55" X 46"Naked Soul - Oil painting on Linen
SOLD - 48" X 72" Shades of Anima Mundi - Oil painting on Canvas
6" X 18" - Ocean II Oil painting on Paper
6" X 18" - Ocean III Oil painting on Paper
6" X 18" - Ocean I Oil painting on Paper