La Chulita

Oil on Yupo Paper

14 × 11 x 0.02 in

36 x 28 x .10 cm

Small contemporary painting of a Cuban student on her way to school striking a sassy pose.

"La Chulita" (The Cutie/Sassy One): An original figurative oil painting by Santiago Perez. This narrative work captures the resilient spirit of a young Cuban schoolgirl in an expressive, dynamic pose. The work uses the traditional medium of oil on Yupo paper to explore themes of childhood, identity, and defiance amidst the socio-economic backdrop of modern-day Cuba. The expressive brushwork and strong chiaroscuro highlight the subject's personality. A compelling piece for collectors and institutions focusing on global contemporary figurative art and cultural storytelling.