Fort San Felipe del Morro from San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico
Sleeve Roll
This abstract captures a coastal presence, drawing inspiration from the lighthouse, a steadfast guide amid the shifting waves and gentle sea breeze.
Sleeve Roll
This abstract captures a coastal presence, drawing inspiration from the lighthouse, a steadfast guide amid the shifting waves and gentle sea breeze.
Fort San Felipe del Morro as seen from across San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico
From across San Juan Bay, Fort San Felipe del Morro rises majestically over the water, standing as a lasting symbol of Puerto Rico’s coastal defense and colonial heritage.
About the Artists
Carlos Davilla Rinaldi
Carlos Davila Rinaldi is a mid-career painter and sculptor living and working in Puerto Rico. Born on the island, his early years were shaped by constant travel after his family relocated to Japan during his father’s service with the United States Air Force. Following years of living throughout the Far East and the continental United States, his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he completed high school before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University in Indiana in 1980. After graduating, he returned to Puerto Rico, where he has remained ever since, developing a prolific artistic practice recognized both locally and internationally. Working across both abstract and figurative styles, his work explores gesture, movement, color, and social commentary. While his abstract paintings are known for their energetic compositions and layered visual language.
Orlando Mergal
Orlando Mergal is a landscape and fine art photographer based in Puerto Rico whose work captures the island’s rich natural beauty, including Old San Juan, El Yunque Rainforest, tropical beaches, and lush Caribbean landscapes. Deeply inspired by his surroundings, his photography reflects a passion for documenting the atmosphere, color, and spirit of Puerto Rico through thoughtful composition and light. A lifelong learner and dedicated image-maker, he discovered his passion for photography in 1984 after studying through the New York Institute of Photography. Since then, he has continued to refine his craft, often exploring the island with cameras in hand in pursuit of meaningful and visually striking moments that celebrate the beauty of everyday life and nature.
Fort San Felipe del Morro from San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico
Viewed from across San Juan Bay, Fort San Felipe del Morro presents one of the most majestic silhouettes in the Caribbean — its massive ramparts, graceful lighthouse, and sentinel garitas rising in dramatic profile above the shimmering water. This perspective, seen by sailors and travelers for over four centuries, captures the castle's dual identity as both an impenetrable military stronghold and a breathtaking architectural achievement that continues to define Puerto Rico's coastal heritage.
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