Perla Felicia

America in the Heart

Exhibition by Perla Felicia

America in the Heart

In this powerful collection of acrylic paintings, Perla Felicia takes us on an intense and vibrant journey through identity, memory, and the wild continent we all carry within us. With an expressive style full of color, movement, and emotional energy, the works blend mythological elements, forces of nature, inner storms, and soul landscapes.

Among the standout pieces are works such as Medusse, portraying a powerful and tormented feminine figure with a crown of chaotic energy; Guardian of the Eternal Sun, a majestic feminine figure connected to the sun and the sea; Heart of the Jungle, an explosion of vibrant tropical leaves; Spirit of the Wild, Fiery Currents, Whispers of the Deep, Visionary Mind, and many more. Each painting invites the viewer to confront deep emotions, personal transformation, and our primal connection with nature and the universal.

The opening night will begin with a personal introduction by the artist, in which she will share the stories behind the works and the true meaning of “America in the Heart”.

This unique experience will be accompanied by:

• Live music with The Tiny Touch Project

• Special guests: Fernando Jáuregui and Xavier Valverde

• Continuous DJ set by Moisés Téllez

Free entry Date: April 30th from 6:00 PM onwards Venue
Miami Bar Oslo – Fritdjof Nansens Plass 8

Come and enjoy a night where art, music, community, and energy come together. A space to feel, connect, and let yourself be carried away.

We look forward to seeing you with an open heart.

Fargerik energi

Et abstrakt maleri som pulserer med liv.

Medusse

This expressive acrylic painting portrays a tormented, semi-nude female figure reminiscent of the mythological Medusa. Her body is twisted in a dynamic, anguished pose, with one arm crossed protectively over her chest and the other hanging limply at her side, fist clenched. Her face shows a complex mix of emotions—pain, defiance, and vulnerability—with wide, expressive eyes and a slightly open mouth.

Instead of traditional snakes, her hair is depicted as a wild, chaotic explosion of thick, tangled brown and golden strands interwoven with colorful fragments and glowing yellow accents, evoking both organic chaos and a crown of living energy. She wears a flowing, dramatic red garment that drapes around her lower body, contrasting sharply with her pale, muscular torso.

The background is a turbulent swirl of deep blues, blacks, and streaks of yellow, suggesting a stormy, otherworldly atmosphere that heightens the sense of emotional intensity and mythological drama. The bold, energetic brushstrokes and distorted anatomy give the work a raw, expressionistic quality, blending classical myth with modern emotional rawness.

Guardian of the Eternal Sun

This vibrant acrylic painting portrays a majestic, larger-than-life female figure reclining by the sea in a powerful, surreal style. The central figure is rendered with warm, fiery tones of orange, red, and gold, her body swirling with dynamic, flame-like patterns and organic lines that suggest both strength and fluidity. The woman’s pose is contemplative yet commanding as she gazes toward the sun, one arm resting along her body while the other supports her in a relaxed yet regal manner.

The composition masterfully fuses elements of myth, nature, and cosmic energy. The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the figure and the cool blues of the sea and headdress creates a striking visual harmony. Bold brushstrokes and expressive color blending give the work a dreamlike, almost spiritual quality, evoking themes of feminine power, connection to the elements, and the eternal cycle of sun and water.

The painting radiates energy, mystery, and primal beauty, inviting the viewer to contemplate the deep bond between humanity, the natural world, and the celestial forces that govern existence.

Acrylic painting 100x95 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 100x80 cm on Canvas

Heart of the Jungle

This vibrant acrylic painting presents an abstract close-up of oversized tropical leaves in an energetic, expressive style. Bold, dark veins and outlines define the leaves in deep blues, teals, and purples, while the background explodes with warm, glowing colors — fiery oranges, yellows, and bright greens.

The composition radiates life and movement, with leaves appearing to grow and intertwine from a central point, evoking the lush energy of a tropical jungle. The strong contrast between cool leaf tones and the hot, luminous background creates a dynamic, almost glowing effect full of vitality and organic beauty.

Acrylic painting 100x95 cm on Canvas

Spirit of the Wild

This dynamic acrylic painting is an abstract composition full of movement and energy. Swirling strokes of deep blues, teals, and vibrant oranges blend together in turbulent, flowing forms that suggest wind, waves, or cosmic forces. Bold black lines cut through the color fields, creating depth and dramatic tension.

The strong contrast between cool, stormy tones and fiery warm accents gives the piece a sense of raw power, mystery, and untamed natural energy. The energetic brushwork evokes the feeling of a powerful storm or elemental force in motion.

Visionary Mind

This expressive acrylic painting portrays a surreal portrait of a human head in profile. The face is dominated by a large, mechanical, spiral-shaped eye that radiates cosmic energy. Bold strokes of vibrant pink, blue, and orange blend with earthy tones, while dripping paint and energetic black lines add a raw, emotional intensity.

The composition suggests themes of inner vision, consciousness, and the fusion of human and mechanical elements in a dreamlike, almost futuristic atmosphere

Acrylic painting 100x95 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 100x80 cm on Canvas

Whispers of the Deep

This dynamic abstract acrylic painting invites the viewer into a vibrant, swirling world of color and organic movement. Executed with bold, expressive brushstrokes and rich, layered textures, the composition pulses with energy through its masterful interplay of cool and warm tones.

Dominant shades of deep turquoise, emerald green, and vibrant blue flow across the canvas, merging and twisting with warm accents of golden yellow, earthy ochre, and touches of fiery orange. These fluid, curving forms suggest natural forces — perhaps turbulent waters, layered landscapes, or the shifting interplay between earth, sky, and sea.

Thick impasto in some areas contrasts with smoother passages, creating depth and visual rhythm. The painting balances areas of intense saturation with more muted, blended tones, while strong value contrasts between lighter golden sections and darker teal-blue zones guide the eye through the composition.

Evoking a sense of depth, transformation, and untamed natural beauty, “Whispers of the Deep” captures the emotional power of abstraction. The energetic application of paint and the harmonious yet dramatic dialogue between cool, receding colors and warm, advancing highlights create a contemplative yet lively atmosphere — as if the viewer is witnessing a living, breathing elemental force.

Acrylic painting 100x95 cm on Canvas

Fiery Currents

This large abstract painting is a vibrant explosion of color and emotion. It features powerful, expressive brushstrokes in deep cobalt blues, rich navy, and teal tones that dominate the canvas. These cool colors swirl and slash across the surface, creating intense movement and depth.

Warm golden yellows and soft ochre tones glow through the composition like sunlight breaking through clouds, beautifully contrasted by splashes of fiery orange-red and bright white highlights. The thick, textured paint application gives it a raw, tactile quality, with some areas heavily layered and others showing lighter, more transparent washes.

The overall feeling is both dramatic and uplifting—like a passionate storm where light and energy collide. It’s modern, emotional, and full of life.

Silent Embe

This atmospheric painting depicts a haunting autumn scene with dark, gnarled trees and bare, twisted branches stretching dramatically across the canvas. The trees, painted in deep blacks, grays, and muted browns, create powerful silhouettes against a vibrant, glowing background of fiery orange, amber, and golden yellow tones.

The intricate network of branches forms complex, organic patterns that fill the upper portion of the composition, giving the piece a strong sense of depth and movement. The rich, warm colors in the background radiate with an almost luminous intensity, as if the trees are standing before a burning sunset or a forest ablaze with autumn light.

The painting has a moody, slightly mysterious feeling—both beautiful and melancholic—capturing the quiet power of nature in its dormant season. The contrast between the dark, expressive trees and the intense golden-orange backdrop makes it visually striking and emotionally resonant.

Acrylic painting 60x50 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 80x60 cm on Canvas

Emergence

This atmospheric abstract acrylic painting is dominated by deep turquoise and teal tones. Organic, fluid shapes emerge from darkness, suggesting wings, water, or a mysterious figure rising from the depths.

The composition features rich layers of blue and teal with contrasting warm copper and brown accents in the lower section. Soft washes, textured brushwork, and dripping effects create a dreamy, ethereal, and almost underwater feeling full of mystery and quiet power.

Acrylic painting 80x6 cm on Canvas

Silent Storm

This intense monochromatic acrylic painting portrays a dramatic portrait of a face emerging from darkness. Rendered in black, white, and shades of grayish-beige, the work features expressive, energetic brushstrokes and chaotic, scratchy lines that create a sense of inner turmoil and raw emotion.

The face, with closed eyes and strong features, appears to be caught in a powerful emotional or spiritual moment. The textured, almost scratched surface adds depth and a raw, dramatic atmosphere.

Inner Vortex

This powerful black and white abstract painting captures a dramatic, swirling composition full of intense energy and movement. Bold, chaotic brushstrokes and scratching techniques create dynamic, turbulent forms that spiral inward, suggesting a powerful vortex, emotional storm, or cosmic force.

The contrast between deep black marks and the light background gives the piece a raw, expressive, and almost explosive feeling, evoking themes of inner turmoil, transformation, and primal energy.

Acrylic painting 100x80 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 100x80 cm on Canvas

Veins of Memory

In this powerful monochromatic work, Perla Felicia explores the intricate and mysterious architecture of inner life. A dynamic composition of flowing, organic lines intertwines across the surface, evoking the delicate yet resilient structures of tree roots, river veins, human hair, and neural pathways all at once.

The piece pulses with raw energy and movement. Dense, chaotic clusters of fine black strokes contrast with softer, flowing areas, creating a powerful visual rhythm that feels both intimate and cosmic. These tangled forms seem to emerge from a primordial mist, suggesting the invisible connections between memory, identity, emotion, and nature.

Executed with expressive charcoal-like intensity on a warm, textured background, the artwork captures a sense of transformation and deep-rooted strength. It speaks of the wild, unseen forces that shape us — the underground currents of the subconscious, the resilience of life, and the beautiful complexity of what lies beneath the surface.

“Veins of Memory” invites the viewer to get lost in its labyrinth of lines, where personal history and universal forces become one.

Acrylic painting 80x6 cm on Canvas

The Kiss of Two Hemispheres

This vibrant and emotionally charged abstract painting portrays a symbolic union between two distinct cultural worlds. At the center, two ethereal faces lean toward each other in a passionate kiss: one rendered in deep indigo, stormy blues, and flowing forms, representing an Indigenous person from the Americas (spanning North, Central, and South America), while the other glows in luminous gold and warm tones, embodying a European presence.

Rising between them is a brilliant orange-yellow figure, like a shared flame or emerging new identity — symbolizing connection, transformation, and the birth of something greater from their encounter. Large, dramatic golden feathers unfold on the right, evoking Indigenous regalia, spiritual wings, and the rich cultural heritage of the original peoples of the Americas. In contrast, the left side features darker, swirling, more structured forms in cool grays and blacks — suggesting the historical weight, complexity, and architectural legacy of the European world.

The painting employs expressive drips, energetic brushwork, and a striking color contrast between warm golds/yellows and cool blues/grays to convey movement, emotional urgency, and cultural convergence. It feels both intimate and mythic — a visual metaphor for the encounter, tension, blending, or reconciliation between Indigenous American cultures and European influences across the continents.

The overall composition carries a surreal, symbolic quality with strong emotional resonance, inviting reflection on identity, heritage, and shared human stories.

Whispers of the Deep

This dynamic abstract acrylic painting invites the viewer into a vibrant, swirling world of color and organic movement. Executed with bold, expressive brushstrokes and rich, layered textures, the composition pulses with energy through its masterful interplay of cool and warm tones.

Dominant shades of deep turquoise, emerald green, and vibrant blue flow across the canvas, merging and twisting with warm accents of golden yellow, earthy ochre, and touches of fiery orange. These fluid, curving forms suggest natural forces — perhaps turbulent waters, layered landscapes, or the shifting interplay between earth, sky, and sea.

Thick impasto in some areas contrasts with smoother passages, creating depth and visual rhythm. The painting balances areas of intense saturation with more muted, blended tones, while strong value contrasts between lighter golden sections and darker teal-blue zones guide the eye through the composition.

Evoking a sense of depth, transformation, and untamed natural beauty, “Whispers of the Deep” captures the emotional power of abstraction. The energetic application of paint and the harmonious yet dramatic dialogue between cool, receding colors and warm, advancing highlights create a contemplative yet lively atmosphere — as if the viewer is witnessing a living, breathing elemental force.

Acrylic painting 90x80 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 60X40 cm on Canvas

Two as One

In this captivating abstract painting, two souls appear to merge into a single, powerful entity, captured through bold, expressive brushwork and rich, layered colors. Dominating the composition are two large, luminous orbs glowing in vibrant shades of blue and turquoise, accented with touches of gold. These twin spheres, positioned side by side, radiate an intense inner light, symbolizing the heads or essences of two closely bonded figures — twin-like beings sharing one profound The bodies and surrounding shapes dissolve into one another, creating a sense of seamless unity and emotional harmony. Thick impasto textures and energetic, sweeping brushstrokes give the painting a raw, visceral quality, as if the very essence of connection is pulsing across the canvas.

Set against a moody teal-green background with scattered accents of yellow and dark tones, the work evokes both intimacy and strength. It speaks to the timeless theme of two individuals so deeply connected — whether as twins, lovers, or soul companions — that they transcend their separate identities and become something greater together.

“Two as One” beautifully visualizes the mystery of human connection: the delicate balance between individuality and unity, the shared light that binds two spirits, and the quiet power that emerges when two become one.

Acrylic painting 60x50 cm on Canvas

The Jaguar’s Secret

This powerful neo-expressionist painting presents an intense close-up portrait of a jaguar, dominating the canvas with raw emotional energy. The big cat stares directly forward with hypnotic, luminous green eyes that seem to glow from within, creating an almost supernatural presence. Its mouth is slightly open, with a bright pink tongue casually sticking out in a playful yet slightly mischievous gesture.

The jaguar’s face is rendered with thick, energetic brushstrokes and a bold, vibrant color palette — deep blacks and browns mixed with fiery yellows, oranges, and splashes of teal. These expressive, almost chaotic strokes give the painting a visceral, textured quality, emphasizing the wild and untamed nature of the animal. The background consists of swirling, energetic strokes of rich teal and green, suggesting dense jungle foliage that frames the jaguar’s head dramatically.

The overall effect is both captivating and slightly unsettling — a perfect blend of beauty, power, and mystery. The painting feels alive, as if the jaguar is not just observing the viewer, but silently communicating something ancient and primal.

Eye of the Vortex

This dynamic acrylic painting bursts with vibrant, swirling energy in a bold palette of deep blues, vivid greens, sunny yellows, and warm earthy oranges and browns.

Dominant forms include curving, wave-like shapes and twisting ribbons of color that spiral and intertwine across the canvas. A striking focal point appears in the upper-center: a luminous white crescent shape nestled within a rich, dark blue orb-like form, evoking a glowing eye, moon, or cosmic portal. Thick, energetic strokes of green and yellow dominate the right side, while cooler blues and whites cascade down the left, suggesting depth and layered motion.

The painting has a raw, textured quality with visible brushwork, drips, and blended transitions between colors, giving it a passionate, almost turbulent feel. It balances chaos and harmony, blending elements reminiscent of both natural forces (like wind, water, or foliage) and inner emotional or spiritual states.

Acrylic painting 90x80 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 85X75 cm on Canvas

Golden Gaze

This powerful acrylic painting presents an intense and enigmatic portrait of a figure with a striking golden gaze. Rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes and thick impasto textures, the face dramatically emerges from a dark, almost black background filled with turbulent reds and deep tones.

Vibrant hues of luminous yellow and gold illuminate the forehead and eyes, while fiery reds and warm oranges dominate the skin, contrasted by cool electric blues and stark whites around the eye sockets and brow. The stylized, exaggerated features and raw emotional energy give the figure a haunting, almost regal presence — simultaneously vulnerable and commanding.

The dynamic interplay of warm and cool colors, combined with the energetic application of paint, creates a visceral and captivating portrait that blends contemporary expressionism with a sense of inner strength and mystery.

Acrylic painting 85x80 cm on Canvas

Exposed Heart

This evocative painting depicts a solitary, faceless female figure standing in a desolate, dreamlike landscape. Rendered in a raw, expressive style with visible brushstrokes and dripping paint, the figure is primarily painted in cool blues and whites, with striking red accents outlining her form and dramatically highlighting her exposed heart.

The woman’s face is blank and featureless, creating a haunting, universal anonymity. Her body is slightly turned, one hand placed over the bright red, textured heart that appears to be bleeding or pulsing with raw emotion. Red drips and streaks run down her torso and arms, suggesting vulnerability, emotional pain, or inner turmoil. In the background, a dramatic sky filled with voluminous clouds stretches above an industrial or ruined cityscape with smokestacks and towers. A lone white bird flies in the upper right, adding a sense of freedom, hope, or spiritual presence.

The overall atmosphere is melancholic yet powerful — blending themes of emotional exposure, resilience, and quiet strength in the face of desolation.

Nightfall in Montevideo

This expressive abstract-impressionist painting captures a dramatic sunset or twilight landscape. The upper portion features a turbulent, dynamic sky filled with sweeping clouds in soft blues, turquoise, and warm pinks, with glowing orange highlights breaking through. A hazy, luminous horizon band transitions into the lower half, where rich, intense reds, deep burgundies, crimsons, and warm oranges dominate—suggesting a glowing city skyline, reflective water, or rolling hills bathed in the last light of day.

Executed with thick, textured impasto brushwork and visible palette-knife strokes, the surface has a tactile, energetic quality that brings movement and depth to the scene. The strong contrast between the cool tones of the sky and the fiery warmth of the earth creates an emotionally resonant atmosphere—moody, contemplative, and quietly beautiful. Presented in a sleek dark wooden frame that enhances the vivid colors.

Ideal for modern interiors, this piece beautifully blends abstraction with the emotional power of a classic landscape

Acrylic painting 120x100 cm on Canvas

Acrylic painting 150X100 cm on Canvas

Golden Gaze

This powerful acrylic painting presents an intense and enigmatic portrait of a figure with a striking golden gaze. Rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes and thick impasto textures, the face dramatically emerges from a dark, almost black background filled with turbulent reds and deep tones.

Vibrant hues of luminous yellow and gold illuminate the forehead and eyes, while fiery reds and warm oranges dominate the skin, contrasted by cool electric blues and stark whites around the eye sockets and brow. The stylized, exaggerated features and raw emotional energy give the figure a haunting, almost regal presence — simultaneously vulnerable and commanding.

The dynamic interplay of warm and cool colors, combined with the energetic application of paint, creates a visceral and captivating portrait that blends contemporary expressionism with a sense of inner strength and mystery.

Acrylic painting 85x80 cm on Canvas

Kunstnerisk leder

Galleri Oslo

2018 - 2023

Kuraterte utstillinger og veiledet unge kunstnere.

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Selvstendig

2010 - 2018

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