Cariño depicts two Latinx youth indulging in the loving embrace of their abuela (grandmother). An elderly feminine presence who adorns faith and unconditional love; with withered hands that have looked over the youth and herself for decades. Cariño demonstrates the importance of intergenerational healing and challenges the stigma around mental health in the Latinx community, a topic usually dismissed or ignored.

Original Artwork: Oil, acrylic, & color pencil on wood panel (10 x 10 in)

Gabriel Pilar Pala is a Peruvian-American queer artist who was born and raised in West Harlem, New York. He received his Bachelor Of Fine Arts in Illustration in 2024 from the School Of Visual Arts. Gabriel is known for his mixed-media paintings which depict bold, colorful, and expressive portraiture that highlight the vibrancy of the BIPOC community. A distinctive trait of his practice is incorporating unique materials—such as braces and pearls—onto his paintings. This harmonious blend of 3D elements with traditional painting creates a dynamic and fun visual experience.

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