Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan Bay
Plena Libertad
This abstract mimics the deep blues of San Juan Bay and the towering architecture that rises above it, using layered forms and vertical lines to echo the contrast between open water and the city’s commanding presence.
Guardian of San Juan Bay
At Castillo San Felipe del Morro, massive stone walls rise above the Atlantic, where centuries-old fortifications stand watch over the harbor, embodying the strength, history, and coastal identity of Puerto Rico.
Plena Libertad
This abstract mimics the deep blues of San Juan Bay and the towering architecture that rises above it, using layered forms and vertical lines to echo the contrast between open water and the city’s commanding presence.
About the Artists
Ben Morales Correa
Ben Morales-Correa is a Puerto Rican fine artist whose work spans both abstract and figurative painting. He began developing his artistic practice at an early age under the guidance of his father, a master graphic artist, illustrator, and printer. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Morales-Correa moved to San Francisco, where he pursued studies in fine arts and communications while also participating in public mural projects and working in graphic design studios. In 1982, he received a summer scholarship from the San Francisco Academy of Arts, and in 1996 he was awarded First Prize in Photography by Archaeology Magazine in New York. In 1992, Morales-Correa founded the atelier Mythos, where he developed innovative techniques for creating replicas inspired by ancient Egyptian paintings. His works have been collected internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alongside his studio practice, he has also served as a painting instructor for several institutions in Puerto Rico, including the Escuela de Artes Plásticas, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico. His work continues to reflect a deep connection to history, culture, landscape, and visual storytelling.
Karla Morales
Karla Morales discovered her passion for photography in her early twenties after purchasing a 35mm Minolta camera, beginning a lifelong exploration of visual storytelling through travel, culture, and everyday beauty. Although she started with film photography years earlier, it was in 2 013, after receiving her first digital camera, that she fully committed herself to refining her craft through self-study, experimentation, and inspiration from photographers she admires. Based in Puerto Rico, Karla’s work is deeply influenced by the vibrant landscapes of the Caribbean and her travels around the world. Her photography captures authentic moments with a natural, atmospheric sensibility, focusing on light, tex ture, and emotion to create imagery that invites viewers to slow down and connect with their surroundings.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico
Castillo San Felipe del Morro — El Morro — rises 140 feet above the Atlantic Ocean at the northwestern tip of Old San Juan, its massive six-level sandstone fortification representing nearly three centuries of Spanish colonial military engineering. Guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay since the 1500s, the castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most complete examples of Spanish military architecture in the Americas, its iconic silhouette reflected in the deep blue waters of the harbor below.
To visit this location or schedule a tour please stop by Rio Mar's concierge desk in the lobby.