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Inspired by Wifredo Lam | Cuba
From The Heart of Our Heritage – The Territory of Identity
At the center of this work, a vibrant turquoise heart emerges from a world of fragmented faces, watchful eyes, and geometric forms. Inspired by the visual language associated with Wifredo Lam, the composition explores identity as something layered—shaped by ancestry, culture, spirituality, and the many experiences we carry within us.
The surrounding faces suggest different generations and perspectives, while the heart remains the connecting force between them. Its luminous turquoise color creates a sense of life and transformation against the earthy palette, reminding us that identity is never a single image but an evolving conversation between our past and who we are becoming.
Part of Edwin Gil’s The Heart of Our Heritage, this piece honors the influence of Latin American and Caribbean art while continuing Gil’s exploration of the heart as a territory of memory, heritage, and belonging.
Edwin Gil, 2026
Mixed Media on Wood Canvas
8 × 8 in.
Original Artwork
Inspired by Wifredo Lam | Cuba
From The Heart of Our Heritage – The Territory of Identity
At the center of this work, a vibrant turquoise heart emerges from a world of fragmented faces, watchful eyes, and geometric forms. Inspired by the visual language associated with Wifredo Lam, the composition explores identity as something layered—shaped by ancestry, culture, spirituality, and the many experiences we carry within us.
The surrounding faces suggest different generations and perspectives, while the heart remains the connecting force between them. Its luminous turquoise color creates a sense of life and transformation against the earthy palette, reminding us that identity is never a single image but an evolving conversation between our past and who we are becoming.
Part of Edwin Gil’s The Heart of Our Heritage, this piece honors the influence of Latin American and Caribbean art while continuing Gil’s exploration of the heart as a territory of memory, heritage, and belonging.
Edwin Gil, 2026
Mixed Media on Wood Canvas
8 × 8 in.
Original Artwork