MEET SUHAME
I am Suhame Miralles Cantero, a self-taught Cuban artist presenting my work under the name SUHAME—and I warmly invite you to call it SUHAME.
My art is a reflection—a visual diary of emotion, a vivid portrait of the profound and everyday blessings that come with being human. Each piece emerges as a raw, honest exploration of the inner landscape, giving shape to sensations, thoughts, and energies that words cannot always reach.
The creative process for me is an immersive journey into an alternate reality—one that doesn’t follow the logic of the material world but exists in harmony with the emotional and spiritual realms. With each stroke of oil pastel, I construct a space that feels both unfamiliar and deeply known, a language of symbols, colors, and movement that speaks directly to the intuitive eye.
Every painting begins with a conceptual seed, often distilled into the title itself. From there, I let the process unfold organically. My chosen medium, oil pastel, allows for a tactile engagement—a physical blending of chaos and control, rawness and delicacy. I constantly explore the versatility of this medium, using it to layer texture, rhythm, and meaning in each composition.
At the heart of my work is symbolism and surrealism—a visual language where every element carries emotional and spiritual weight in a dream like scene.
- Woven patterns represent the network of matter and energy, the interconnectedness of all living things.
- Black areas and circles reflect the spiritual dimensions—the spaces of mystery, silence, and the unseen forces that shape our inner world.
- Black areas and circles reflect the spiritual dimensions—the spaces of mystery, silence, and the unseen forces that shape our inner world.
- Landscapes act as stages for these narratives, where elements of nature serve as metaphors for states of being, transition, and growth.
- Balloons symbolize the free spirit and the boundless nature of freedom, often rising above chaos with lightness and resolve.
- Skies evoke the vast and profound universe of hope, offering a sense of infinite possibility and spiritual elevation.
- The movement in my compositions mirrors life’s unpredictability, while the degradation of color tells stories of time, memory, and transformation.
My children—my two treasures—inspire me endlessly. Their presence reminds me to paint as a free spirit, honoring the innocent and vibrant sense of the inner child that lives within each of us. It’s this inner child— curious, wild, open-hearted—that helps keep us grounded in joy and goodness in an ever-changing world.
Each layer in my work builds upon the last, not seeking perfection, but truth. The "flaws" are part of the language—they are what make the piece feel alive, immediate, and deeply human.
A painting is complete only when the viewer begins to see themselves within it—when the image becomes a mirror for their own inner journey. Ultimately, my work invites you to transcend the surface and venture inward. It asks you to feel, to reflect, and to connect—with yourself, with others, and with the invisible threads that bind us all.
