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Bestiaries of Belonging

Bestiaries of Belonging (2025) is a series that explores the bond between humans and the creatures that shaped our myths, cultures, and dreams.
Each piece re-imagines predators as guides — spiritual, ancestral, and deeply Caribbean — reminding us that the line between us and them is thinner than we think.
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Each project’s unique details are provided upon the purchase transaction. For prints, 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! All sales are final, only exchanges are subject to consideration.
DISCLAIMER: All Paintings and images here are original artworks, property of this website, copyrighted and owned by Loli Mari Montalvo. Arcrylics. 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.

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