Sunday Afternoon at the Park

(Varón, 2008) A memorable afternoon at the park with Lily captures a tender, timeless moment between mother and child, seated together on a quiet bench near our home in Cambridge, beside the tranquil Charles River. Set in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, a luminous full moon rises above, casting delicate reflections across the water. The scene gently weaves together elements of personal history and place. In the background, a glimpse of our neighborhood blends with the river’s calm flow and the lush greenery that frames the park. The iconic Polaroid Building, with its distinctive chimney, stands apart, depicted as a painting within the painting, symbolizing the layers of memory and perspective. To the left, distant mountains evoke the landscapes of Perú, a tribute to our cultural roots. To the right, across the river, the Boston skyline anchors the horizon, a city of new beginnings and enduring connection. This work is not just a landscape, but a biographical reflection of home, heritage, and love.