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Kama-Lizard
Read moreKama-Lizard (2025) fuses eroticism and contemplation through a hybrid body reclaiming sensuality as wisdom. The entwined figures challenge patriarchal shame around female pleasure, positioning the lizard as philosopher rather than primitive. Within Caribbean feminist cosmologies, desire becomes resistance—a sacred intelligence bridging body, instinct, and spiritual sovereignty.
Dimensions: 12 in x 16 in. Original artwork – Watercolor on canvas paper
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We Were Animals Once
Read moreWe Were Animals Once (2025). This is a piece that envisions the layered realities of memory, culture, and place. Animals are our first toys (at least for some of us children of the 80’s) and memories of these tiny plastic tokens in the shape of animals that at that age we consider dangerous, but in playtime they become our friends. In the process they shape our personality into being separate from the animal, and denying or failing to see we are also animals. Because we are tiny we are larger and in control of the animal now shrunk into a toy. This piece reflects directly on the sense Beneath a vast moon that glows like a cosmic guardian, toy animals and a child’s doll gather before the skyline of Queens, New York. A parrot—emblem of migration and survival—watches over this surreal assembly, carrying Caribbean memory into the urban landscape. The painting bridges the intimacy of childhood with the complexity of adult identity, recalling a time when small plastic animals became our first companions. Through play, we learned dominance and tenderness, forgetting that we too are animals. The layered composition—part dream, part recollection—merges nostalgia, diaspora, and ecological awareness. The toys, both fragile and eternal, speak to the persistence of imagination, the separation from innocence, and the universality of play. In the end, the work reminds us that our earliest understanding of kinship began with creatures, real and imagined, who continue to shape the stories of who we are. Childhood never leaves us, yet we become separate from it as adults. But in the end, as in the beginning, we all play with the same toys.
Dimensions: 48 in x 54 in. Original artwork painting. oil on canvas, some mixed media.Â
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DISCLAIMER: All Paintings and images here are original artworks, property of this website, copyrighted and owned by Loli Mari Montalvo. Arcrylis. oils and/or mixed media are realized on canvas, linen, masonite and other materials (acrylic glass, wood, and metal) All digital works are also the property of the artist and are available for sale. 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.
Prints: 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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Flor Indra
Read morelor Indra (2022) Is a digital artwork in which figurative-abstract swirling patterns, bright and contrasting colors, and intricate floral designs are reminiscent of the psychedelic art movement from the 1960s and 1970s. I wanted to explore this style because it often aims to evoke a sense of altered perception and vibrant energy. Modeled on a dear friend, drawings of the session are also available!
The bright colors and intricate designs create a dynamic and captivating aura, celebrating Afro-centric beauty and cultural heritage with a modern, artistic twist. The overall effect is both stunning and elegant, blending natural elements with abstract art in a harmonious and visually engaging way.
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches
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Artisan Archival Canvas Stretched Mounted Image Wrap – 2.5″ Deep
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