Description

This contemporary work by renowned Cuban artist Flora Fong, titled "Un manglar en mi memoria" (A Mangrove in My Memory), showcases her signature synthesis of Caribbean color palettes and calligraphic-influenced linework. The composition is divided horizontally, with a high-key yellow and lime sky reflecting against a deep turquoise and emerald green waterway.

The foreground is populated by rhythmic, arched brushstrokes representing the tangled roots of a mangrove forest, interspersed with small, orange-hued fish navigating the shallows. On the horizon, palm trees lean against a perceived wind, flanking a small structure that suggests a coastal dwelling. Fong’s use of oil pastel over acrylic adds a distinct textural quality and gestural energy to the piece, emphasizing the "memory" aspect of the landscape through fluid, expressive forms.

Details / Specifications

• Medium: Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas

• Year: 2026

• Canvas Dimensions: 69 cm x 36 cm (Approx. 27.2 x 14.2 inches)

• Signature: Signed and dated "Flora Fong 26" in the lower right; inscribed on verso with title, medium, date, and dimensions.

• Subject: Abstracted coastal landscape featuring stylized mangroves and palm trees against a vibrant yellow sky.

Keywords: flora fong, cuban art, contemporary latin american art, mangrove landscape, abstract landscape, caribbean artist, oil pastel, acrylic painting, 2026 art