SELF PORTRAIT FROM BACK

In Self Portrait from Back, Fernando Dávila transforms a quiet scene into a meditation on observation and presence. The solitary pink cat, seated before an expansive sunset, becomes a stand-in for the artist himself—contemplative, alert, and immersed in wonder. The sky’s sweeping colors mirror an inner landscape of reflection and imagination. Soft textures and gentle contrasts heighten the sense of calm introspection. Dávila turns a simple viewpoint into a poetic exploration of solitude, identity, and the act of seeing.