"Páginas de Sueños"

Lose yourself in the quiet magic of storytelling with "Páginas de Sueños" (Pages of Dreams), a lyrical original work by Cuban master Roger Ayala. This painting beautifully captures the transportive power of reading, where the lines between reality and imagination begin to blur.

The composition features a contemplative subject seated in a classic woven-back wooden chair, deeply engrossed in an open book. Ayala’s signature "split-face" technique suggests a mind in two places at once: present in the room, yet wandering through the world of the text.

The atmosphere is alive with inspiration, represented by vibrant yellow butterflies that seem to flutter right out of the pages or surround her like manifested ideas. Small, attentive birds perch on the chair and the subject, listening to the silent story. Set against a backdrop of soothing olive greens, this piece evokes the peaceful solitude of a quiet afternoon spent with a good book.

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: Páginas de Sueños (Pages of Dreams)

• Year: 2025

• Dimensions: 29 x 21 inches

• Style: Figurative Expressionism / Surrealism

• Palette: Olive Green, Wood Browns, Bright Yellow Accents

• Motifs: Open Book, Reading, Yellow Butterflies, Woven Chair

Collector’s Note

"Páginas de Sueños" is the perfect acquisition for bibliophiles and dreamers alike. It celebrates the intellect and the imagination, making it an ideal centerpiece for a home library, study, or reading nook.