Marieta

Mar Yebra

From the Femininity and Race Series
Acrylic on canvas

61”x48”

Marieta is a bold and radiant celebration of identity, movement, and legacy. Part of the Femininity and Race series, this striking acrylic painting reimagines the flamenco dancer as a symbol of cultural pride and feminine power. Swathed in vibrant hues of pink, red, and violet, Marieta moves with electrifying grace—rooted in tradition yet unapologetically modern.

Her polka-dot and animal-print dress flows with rhythmic energy, blurring the lines between past and present. Each gesture captures the duality of strength and softness, evoking the ancestral fire of flamenco while speaking to contemporary narratives of womanhood and race. The flower in her hair and the commanding tilt of her head anchor her as a figure of both elegance and defiance.

Surreal, eye-like orbs and undulating color fields surround her, amplifying the dynamism of the scene. These elements suggest that identity is not static—it moves, shifts, and transforms just like the dance itself. Marieta becomes a visual metaphor for generational resilience, channeling the voices of those who came before and lighting the path for those who follow.

Perfect for collectors of contemporary figurative painting, feminist art, and culturally engaged works, Marieta is a powerful expression of femininity in motion—timeless, evolving, and utterly alive.