La Misericordia

Artist Statement: La Misericordia emerges from the deep-rooted values of compassion, reciprocity, and shared care within Latin communities. The work reflects on the ways we hold one another through silence, tenderness, and presence—gestures that often speak louder than words. The abstract forms evoke two beings in quiet proximity, their boundaries soft and overlapping, suggesting that healing is not a solitary act but one made possible through relationship. In many Latin traditions, mercy (misericordia) is not only an individual virtue but a communal practice—expressed through offering food, listening, prayer, laughter, or simply being together. These everyday acts create sanctuaries of joy and resilience, even in the face of hardship. Through warm earth tones and layered transparencies, the piece embodies both vulnerability and strength, reflecting how communities nurture emotional well-being by holding space for rest and renewal. La Misericordia invites viewers to consider how compassion—extended and received—becomes a pathway to collective healing. This artwork is part of Crypto Contigo, a collaborative initiative between Univision Foundation, Another Awesome Day 501c3, and One Love Art DAO that transforms digital art into community impact. By minting this NFT, you're directly funding programs that strengthen Hispanic and multicultural communities through STEM education, mental health awareness, and economic development. Your "proof of donation" connects you to a movement where creativity meets social change, building digital literacy and resilience for the next generation.