Description

This 2026 work by Flora Fong, titled "Vida" (Life), is a vibrant exploration of botanical form and symbolic energy. Centered on a large, expressive sunflower, the composition utilizes the artist's characteristic bold, gestural lines and a high-contrast palette. The center of the flower is rendered with dense, concentric applications of deep green, teal, and earth tones, while the petals radiate outward in brilliant shades of yellow and orange.

The sunflower is surrounded by a halo of yellow light and rhythmic, red-orange markings that suggest a sense of vitality and growth. A single large leaf at the base features intricate cross-hatching, contrasting the fluid, painterly quality of the background. The work demonstrates Fong’s ability to bridge traditional Caribbean naturalism with modern abstraction, using mixed media to create a rich, tactile surface.

Details / Specifications

• Medium: Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas

• Year: 2026

• Canvas Dimensions: 62 cm x 37 cm (Approx. 24.4 x 14.6 inches)

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

• Subject: Stylized sunflower with radiant energy motifs and calligraphic elements.

Keywords: flora fong, cuban art, contemporary latin american art, sunflower painting, botanical abstraction, caribbean artist, oil pastel, acrylic painting, 2026 art