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Other details :
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions :
40x30in
About this artwork
“The Hug” explores the emotional power of reunion and protection. The work captures the moment a mother finds refuge in her son’s embrace, symbolized by the vibrant texture that envelops the scene. The American flag on the uniform introduces the theme of migration and sacrifice, underscoring the duality between pain and hope. Through his detailed and organic technique, Rafael reveals how a simple hug can become an act of profound healing and belonging.
Rafael Hernández Morales is a Cuban-American visual painter based in Orlando, with a background in art education and a career marked by the exploration of identity and transformation. He employs a mixed-media approach, characterized by detailed hyperrealism, texture, and sculptural depth, fusing relief, light, and color to construct three-dimensional works. His conceptual and virtuosic style conveys powerful messages about freedom, memory, and resilience, inviting the viewer to reflect and feel hope, strength, and authenticity in the face of the experience of exile and personal growth.
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