"Pensamientos en Vuelo"

Let your imagination soar with "Pensamientos en Vuelo" (Thoughts in Flight), a whimsical and contemplative original work by Cuban master Roger Ayala. This painting beautifully visualizes the abstract nature of thought, representing ideas as creatures of the air.

The composition features a youthful subject with pigtails, rendered in Ayala’s characteristic figurative style. Her "split-face" is subtle, suggesting a mind that is both grounded and open to the skies. The true focal point of the piece is the activity around her head: two small, blue-headed birds nestle in her hair like cherished ideas, while large, reddish-brown butterflies flutter around her, symbolizing thoughts taking flight and transforming.

Set against a textured background of warm, organic greens, the painting evokes a sense of natural harmony and peaceful introspection. The visible brushwork and washed colors add a dreamlike quality to this charming visual metaphor.

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: Pensamientos en Vuelo (Thoughts in Flight)

• Year: 2025

• Dimensions: 20 x 13 inches

• Style: Figurative Expressionism / Surrealism

• Palette: Warm Greens, Earthy Reds/Browns, Touches of Blue

• Motifs: Nesting Birds, Flying Butterflies, Youthful Portraiture

Collector’s Note

"Pensamientos en Vuelo" is a visual poem about the creative mind. It is an enchanting piece for any collector who values art that celebrates imagination, wonder, and the freedom of thought.