A surreal mixed-media painting of a large, glowing anatomical heart painted in vivid reds, oranges, and purples, filling the foreground. Emerging from behind the heart is a smiling woman with red hair, her arm raised in a joyful pose. The background features an abstract cityscape with dripping paint textures, while floating dark orbs drift across a turquoise sky. The overall effect blends the intensity of human emotion with urban and cosmic imagery.
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A surreal painting featuring a large glowing anatomical heart in vivid reds, purples, and oranges at the center. A smiling woman with red hair emerges from behind the heart, raising one arm joyfully. Around her float dark spherical orbs a
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Abuela’s Heart (2025) This is a large Oil painting / mixed-media that portrays a surreal composition inspired in urban life in Queens New York.
A shared human fragility. At the center: a mother figure, objectified, the abuela (grandma) signifies resilience; as heavy orbs hover like forces of fate, memory, societal pressures. These torso figures dripping the cityscape, move in circles from the individual to the collective, within a vast diversity of urban life.
Dimensions: 48 in x 54 in. Original artwork painting. oil on canvas, with some mixed media. Available also as a print, limited edition (3).
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This collection of artworks is meticulously printed with archival inks for lasting vibrancy. I work with a printer and we use fade-resistant, pigmented inks offer superior color range, favored by fine art and photography enthusiasts worldwide. We also provide Archival Premium Paper, and other professional-grade fine art and photo papers to choose from, so the prints resist yellowing and aging, ensuring longevity and quality.
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Each project’s unique details are provided upon the purchase transaction. Then you can choose from preferred sizes or customize up to 40×60 inches. In addition to paper, we offer printing on acrylic glass, wood, and metal—providing versatile options to suit any space or style. Discover the difference of archival ink printing on premium materials—elevate your surroundings with timeless artworks today.  This print comes out in stunning color!
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