Drawing from ethereal memories and myths, Froelick Gallery's recently signed painter Orlando Almanza constructs natural worlds in his works, with embedded narratives that feel pulled from his own mysterious folklore. Last year, the gallery paved the way for his first official solo show with a display of lithographs printed in Havana, Cuba, followed by a showcase of his "deep dedication to nature" with portraits and vivid oil works overflowing with flora and fauna. His latest body of work, Gente de Río, features more Havana influence and "monumental-sized group-portraiture paintings based on precious moments of rest."