Grant Park Coffee House Art Gallery

Balloon Bliss $500

Panthers Gaze- Stands as a meditation on identity, tradition, and the quiet power of presence. The subject's face, adorned with bold geometric markings, is both a mask and a revelation concealing while simultaneously amplifying the gaze. The earthy palette and rhythmic symmetry of the painted design speak to ritual, heritage, and the ways in which culture is inscribed on the body itself. 

Artesano 

Radiance & Reflection- A moment suspended between strength and vulnerability, framed by the bold contrast of yellow and blue. The subject's closed eyes and upward tilt of the face suggest surrender and the confidence all at once- an embrace of self that transcends the external gaze. The Luminous highlights across her skin, paired with the gleam of glossy lips and jeweled earring, transform her pre

Threads of Memory- The artist captures the quiet power of presence and the weight of heritage. The woman's back, strong and luminous becomes a canvas itself-an emblem of resilience carried across generations. Draped in vibrant, patchwork fabric, she stands as both an individual and a collective memory, embodying stories sewn together in color and form. 

The present future- Captures the innocence and ambition of youth set against the backdrop of society's narratives. The subject's upward gaze, magnified through bright orange frames, reflects curiosity and possibility that rise above the noise of printed headlines. Painted over a collage of newspapers, the work juxtaposes fleeting stories with the timeless resilience of human spirit.

Artesano B, (c.

Future in-Flux- Portrays a striking fusion of identity, culture, and technology, encapsulated in the stoic profile of a young figure cloaked in a spectrum of iridescent hues. The hood, both protective and isolating, evokes themes of survival in contemporary urban landscapes-where resilience is often masked by the symbols of consumer culture.

Setv0 B, (c. 2025), Acrylic & oil painting on canvas

$850