The Light She Carries Painting

Reni Soares is a San Diego-based painter originally from Cape Verde Islands, a small vibrant country off the west coast of Africa. Working primarily with acrylics, she creates both abstract and figurative paintings that are rich in color, emotion, and narrative. Her abstract works are inspired by nature, often featuring fluid, dreamscape compositions that reflect a deep sense of tranquility and harmony. Her figurative work focuses on women and draws from personal experiences and identity, offering an intimate look into themes of resilience and reflection. At the heart of her practice is a desire to find balance between movement and stillness, form and freedom, inner and outer worlds.