{"product_id":"la-florista","title":"La Florista","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🎨 La Florista\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal painting by Rafael Acosta — Gold leaf \u0026amp; oil on canvas · 92 cm × 66 cm · 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe 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. \u003cstrong\u003eLa Florista\u003c\/strong\u003e draws you in with the quiet gravity of a Renaissance icon and the lush opulence of a baroque dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRafael 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRafael Acosta was born in Havana, Cuba in 1988. He trained at the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eAcademia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004–2008) and later earned a degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in \u003cstrong\u003eRestoration and Conservation\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Universidad de las Artes de La Habana (2010–2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMuseo Nacional del Prado\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseo Thyssen-Bornemisza\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eMuseo Reina Sofía\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCasa Casco\u003c\/strong\u003e in Panama City's Historic District and earning \u003cstrong\u003e2nd place at the prestigious Banconal Art Competition 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e in the emerging artists painting category. He currently resides and creates in Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Florista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rafael Acosta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold leaf \u0026amp; oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 cm × 66 cm (36.2\" × 26\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurative \/ Symbolist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuba \/ Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📦 Worldwide Shipping Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis painting ships worldwide. Each piece is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely, no matter where in the world you call home. For shipping quotes and delivery timelines, please contact us via WhatsApp before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original work. Once sold, it is gone. Add a masterpiece to your collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafael Acosta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48149656568033,"sku":"ACOSTA-FLORISTA-001","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9902\/8705\/files\/unnamed_1.jpg?v=1774881298","url":"https:\/\/acomodoservices.com\/products\/la-florista","provider":"AcoModo Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}