"Santuario de Luz"

Bask in the radiant warmth of "Santuario de Luz" (Sanctuary of Light), a luminous original work by Cuban master Roger Ayala. This painting is a study in comfort and illumination, visualizing the emotional safety found in our most cherished attachments.

The composition is dominated by a rich, golden-yellow palette that bathes the subject in a perpetual glow. The central figure, rendered in Ayala’s signature "split-face" style, leans gently against a sage-green wooden chair, her expression one of peaceful resignation. She tightly embraces a purple stitched doll—a striking color contrast that draws the eye immediately to the center of the piece, emphasizing the importance of the object as a source of comfort.

Nature surrounds this private sanctuary: colorful birds perch on the chair and the subject, while large green and russet butterflies rest on the table in the foreground. The interplay of the warm background and the cool tones of the chair and doll creates a balanced, harmonious visual experience.

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: Santuario de Luz (Sanctuary of Light)

• Year: 2025

• Dimensions: 25.7 x 21 inches

• Style: Figurative Expressionism / Surrealism

• Palette: Golden Yellow, Sage Green, Deep Purple (Doll), White

• Motifs: Purple Stitched Doll, Green Chair, Butterflies, Golden Light

Collector’s Note

"Santuario de Luz" is exceptional for its use of color. The bold choice of a purple doll against the yellow and green backdrop demonstrates Ayala’s mastery of color theory, making this piece vibrant, modern, and deeply inviting.