Composed by Heart

Eilis Soto roots her mixed-media abstraction in the symbology of resilience, uniting anatomical forms with musical notation. A prominent, fleshy pink heart anchors the upper right quadrant, contrasting with the fluid, sweeping arcs of oversized treble clefs. Soto applies layers of washy indigo, yellow, and pale lavender, embedding stenciled checkerboards and scrawled cursive script within the varied textures. This intuitive approach recalls the text-and-image integration of Neo-Expressionism, directed here toward a narrative of healing. The anatomical heart functions beyond biology, acting as a structural and thematic core amidst the kinetic rhythm of the canvas.