Rosas

Oil on Canvas . Unframed  24"x28" / 60cm x 70cm 

“Rosas,” an oil painting by Cuban artist Maikel Benítez, radiates a commanding emotional presence. The work centers on a woman whose steady, unyielding gaze anchors the entire composition, creating an atmosphere of strength wrapped in quiet vulnerability. The vivid coral reds of the roses crowning her head pulse with life, while the cool turquoise backdrop amplifies their intensity, giving the portrait an almost mythic luminosity.

Though richly adorned—with grapes, a single yellow daisy, and ornate jewelry—the figure resists ornamentation becoming mere decoration. Instead, each element contributes to a sense of cultural rootedness and personal sovereignty. Thick, textured brushstrokes lend the piece a tactile immediacy, as if the paint itself is breathing.

Overall, “Rosas” evokes a feeling of resolute dignity: a celebration of feminine power, heritage, and the profound emotional worlds carried within a single, unwavering stare.