Year: 2024
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
"Mr. Baldwin IV” is a visual tribute to James Baldwin, a monumental figure in American literature and social justice. The painting integrates symbolic elements — a hummingbird, butterflies, and an owl — to encapsulate Baldwin’s life and legacy.
The butterflies symbolize Baldwin’s transformation and resilience, the hummingbird his pursuit of truth and justice, and the owl his wisdom and insight. Created by artist Luis, the painting honors Baldwin’s journey, his fight for racial and sexual equality, and his profound observations on social injustices. Luis believes the arts foster personal growth and community cohesion. Explore more at www.LoveHopeArt.com.
The butterflies symbolize Baldwin’s transformation and resilience, the hummingbird his pursuit of truth and justice, and the owl his wisdom and insight. Created by artist Luis, the painting honors Baldwin’s journey, his fight for racial and sexual equality, and his profound observations on social injustices. Luis believes the arts foster personal growth and community cohesion. Explore more at www.LoveHopeArt.com.
Artist: Luis Del Valle (www.LoveHopeArt.com)
Luis Peralta Del Valle, an award-winning artist born in Nicaragua in 1980, moved to the U.S. in 1986. At 13, he began painting graffiti murals, later studying at Bell Multicultural High School and the Corcoran College of Art and Design. In 2023, Luis received the SOMOS DC Award and LIT in DC Award. His accolades include the NCIS Director’s Coin (2017), 2nd place in the 2019 Chroma International Juried Exhibition, and the 2015 National Artist Award from the National Museum of Catholic Art and Library. Luis has exhibited at the NCIS headquarters, Vatican City, Embassy of Italy, and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. His commissions include murals, sculptures, and paintings for businesses, museums, and private collectors. A leader in the arts community, Luis believes artistic development is essential for community growth, helping improve quality of life by channeling self-expression into productive work. Learn more at www.LoveHopeArt.com.
Luis Peralta Del Valle, an award-winning artist born in Nicaragua in 1980, moved to the U.S. in 1986. At 13, he began painting graffiti murals, later studying at Bell Multicultural High School and the Corcoran College of Art and Design. In 2023, Luis received the SOMOS DC Award and LIT in DC Award. His accolades include the NCIS Director’s Coin (2017), 2nd place in the 2019 Chroma International Juried Exhibition, and the 2015 National Artist Award from the National Museum of Catholic Art and Library. Luis has exhibited at the NCIS headquarters, Vatican City, Embassy of Italy, and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. His commissions include murals, sculptures, and paintings for businesses, museums, and private collectors. A leader in the arts community, Luis believes artistic development is essential for community growth, helping improve quality of life by channeling self-expression into productive work. Learn more at www.LoveHopeArt.com.
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