Creation of Creators” is a collaborative diptych that reimagines Michelangelo’s “The Creation of Adam” through the unique perspectives of two artists and their respective mediums: woodworking and painting. This piece reframes the act of creation, not as a singular divine moment, but as an evolving process driven by human will, perseverance, and creativity.

Edwin Malavé II’s “Proof” is a black walnut wood carving, accented with gold leaf. From the abstract depths of carved movement, a hand emerges, reaching into an ebonized abyss. This work celebrates the raw beauty of wood while symbolizing the tangible proof of all that is possible through time, devotion, and love.

Robert Melendrez’s “Perseverance” portrays a hand striving towards an unknown goal, restrained by clay hands that symbolize challenges, barriers, and failures. The tension within the piece highlights the tenacity and grit required to transcend obstacles and the profound beauty in enduring the struggle.

Together, “Creation of Creators” delves into the interplay of vision and resilience, offering a dialogue on the act of becoming. It reminds us that creation is not only an act of transformation but also one of relentless pursuit—a testament to the human spirit’s drive to keep reaching for the lives we seek to build and experience.