Cualquier Pedacito de Oro by Alicia de la Campa

In this vibrant oil painting titled "Cualquier Pedacito de Oro" (A Small Piece of GOld), Alicia de La Campa presents a female figure with an elaborate nest structure balanced atop her head. Set against a gradient teal background, the composition centers on the woman's face rendered in warm golden tones, while the intricate nest above contains three white eggs and incorporates miniature architectural elements resembling houses. A black and yellow bird perches near the nest, while the structure itself is supported by what appears to be a wooden platform or shelf.

De La Campa employs rich contrasting colors to create visual impact, with the warm browns and golds of the nest and figure standing out boldly against the cool aquamarine background. The lower portion of the painting introduces fantastical marine elements, including what resembles fish and underwater creatures, creating a seamless transition between terrestrial and aquatic realms. This work continues the artist's exploration of humans as both foundations for and caretakers of nature, suggesting that proper stewardship creates space where both natural and human-made elements can coexist harmoniously.