Yamila Machado Velázquez-Carel B - Esencia de Flora

Artwork by the artists Yamila Machado Velázquez and Carel B., created in the high-quality professional oil on canvas technique.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm of painting.
Original edition.
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This work arises from the collaboration between two young Cuban artists, Yamila Machado Velázquez and Karel B. The visual proposal, concept, and creative line come from Yamila’s artistic universe, while the pictorial execution has been carried out by Karel, an artist with extraordinary technical mastery and solid experience in hyperrealist painting, characterized by precision, detail, and the quality of his finishes. The result is a work conceived and developed jointly, where Yamila’s creative vision and Karel’s technical prowess are integrated, yielding a piece the fruit of dialogue and collaboration between both artists.

This oil on canvas work stands out for a powerful foreground composition that balances portrait realism with touches of contemporary abstraction. The face, defined by an expressive and inquisitive gaze and well-modelled warm tones, is partially intervened by textural brushstrokes and golden sparks that provide three-dimensionality and dynamism. A foliage of deep cobalt blue tones and delicate pink flowers frames the figure, creating a vibrant chromatic contrast with the saturated orange background. The piece explores the intimate connection between human identity and the natural world, projecting an atmosphere of serenity, mystery, and refined aesthetic elegance.