№03 — La Habana, Cuba

Fragments of a city I carry with me.

This miniature brings together architectural details from different corners of Old Havana, the historic heart of the city where I come from.

Rather than reproducing a particular building, I combined elements inspired by real places into a single composition: a weathered wall, a wooden door, a small street lantern, and a flower resting beside the entrance.

I wanted to capture something of the atmosphere of colonial Havana — its textures, its imperfections, and the quiet beauty of buildings that have witnessed generations of everyday life.

This was also the first piece in which I experimented with clay, hand-sculpting the small flower beside the door.

A personal interpretation of a city that remains part of me, no matter where I am.

Materials & Techniques

A mixed-media architectural miniature combining handcrafted woodwork, textured surfaces, and hand-sculpted clay.

• Handcrafted wooden door, house number, and architectural details.
• Textured plaster walls with hand-painted, weathered finishes.
• Hand-sculpted and oven-baked clay flower.
• Resin-printed lantern with integrated warm LED lighting.
• Framed wooden presentation.