Baila en la Calle / Dance on the Street (2026)

Baila en la Calle celebrates Dominican Carnaval, one of the Caribbean's richest living traditions. A procession of costumed characters makes its way down a road through tropical mountains, beneath festival bunting and a confetti-strewn sky. Bulls, devils, feathered and ribboned figures fill the street with movement. Dominican Carnaval tells the island's history through costume and dance. African, Taíno and Spanish influences meet in its characters, which have grown into an annual celebration of shared identity. The artist presents them not as separate traditions but as one community, dancing together. This vibrant, colourful painting depicts a festive scene with figures in traditional costumes and intricate masks. The style is naive, characterised by bold outlines and bright hues such as red, green, blue, and orange. The composition is dense, with a central road flanked by trees and flowers, under a blue sky dotted with multicoloured confetti. The overall mood is lively and celebratory, reflecting a culturally rich event filled with symbolic, dynamic elements.