"Ecos de Nostalgia"

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of "Ecos de Nostalgia" (Echoes of Nostalgia), a hauntingly beautiful original work by Cuban master Roger Ayala. This piece departs from his usual warm earth tones to explore a nearly monochromatic palette, evoking the feeling of a faded black-and-white photograph or a distant memory.

The composition features a youthful subject with pigtails, clutching a simple stitched doll close to her chest. The lack of vibrant color emphasizes the raw emotion of the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the expressive, sketched lines and the subtle washes of grey and silver. Ayala’s "split-face" technique is present but soft, suggesting a blurring of the lines between the past and the present.

The scene is accented only by the delicate, ghostly blue of two butterflies—one taking flight and one resting on the subject—symbolizing fleeting moments. Small birds perch comfortably on the subject and her doll, adding a sense of life to this quiet, reflective atmosphere.

The Artist: Roger Ayala (b. 1950)

A graduate of the Provincial School of Plastic Arts in Pinar del Río, Cuba, Roger Ayala has built a career on exploring the relationship between humanity and nature. His "split-face" technique—often used to show duality—is used here with great subtlety to highlight the shift between the outer world and inner thought. His works are officially recognized by the Fondo de Bienes Culturales and are treasured in international private collections.

Key Features

• Artist: Roger Ayala (Cuba)

• Title: Ecos de Nostalgia (Echoes of Nostalgia)

• Year: 2025

• Dimensions: 21 x 13.5 inches

• Style: Figurative Expressionism / Surrealism

• Palette: Monochromatic Greys, Silver, Pale Blue Accents

• Motifs: Stitched Doll, Pigtails, Pale Butterflies, Birds

Collector’s Note

"Ecos de Nostalgia" is a masterclass in subtlety. Its restrained palette gives it a vintage, timeless quality, making it a perfect piece for collectors who appreciate art that whispers rather than shouts.