La Florista

🎨 La Florista

Original painting by Rafael Acosta — Gold leaf & oil on canvas · 92 cm × 66 cm · 2024

She stands at the threshold between worlds — a flame-haired figure draped in black, cradling a wild bouquet of roses against a golden tapestry of blooms. Serene yet otherworldly, she is both of this earth and beyond it. La Florista draws you in with the quiet gravity of a Renaissance icon and the lush opulence of a baroque dream.

Rafael Acosta layers gold leaf beneath rich oil paint to create a luminous, almost sacred quality of light — one that shifts as you move around the canvas. Up close, the texture reveals itself: the shimmer of gold beneath petals, the depth of shadow in her gown, the delicate precision of every rose. This is a painting that rewards a lifetime of looking.

About the Artist

Rafael Acosta was born in Havana, Cuba in 1988. He trained at the prestigious Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro (2004–2008) and later earned a degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in Restoration and Conservation from the Universidad de las Artes de La Habana (2010–2016).

His work is rooted in the Romantic and Symbolist traditions, with a hedonistic approach to beauty and a deep philosophical inquiry into karma, emotion, and the pursuit of happiness. He has collaborated with some of the world's most important cultural institutions, including the Museo Nacional del Prado, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Museo Reina Sofía.

After years as a master restorer in Cuba and Italy, Acosta arrived in Panama in late 2024, where he has quickly made his mark — exhibiting at Casa Casco in Panama City's Historic District and earning 2nd place at the prestigious Banconal Art Competition 2025 in the emerging artists painting category. He currently resides and creates in Panama.

Artwork Details

• Title: La Florista
• Artist: Rafael Acosta
• Year: 2024
• Medium: Gold leaf & oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 92 cm × 66 cm (36.2" × 26")
• Style: Figurative / Symbolist
• Origin: Cuba / Panama

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