Oil on canvas (51 cm diameter), 2023

Based on the story of the same name by Gabriel García Márquez, whom the artist is a devoted follower of. It narrates the tale of an old man with wings who falls into the courtyard of a poor family, who lock him in a chicken coop and display him as an attraction to make money. Although some consider him an angel, he is treated with cruelty and curiosity. This story is a profound critique of how society reacts to what is different, mysterious, or sacred. Through magical realism, Gabo shows us how human beings can be cruel or selfish even in the face of the miraculous.