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Pablo Matute captures a deeply personal reflection on his childhood, recalling the presence of his parents as they worked in construction. The perspective, low and intimate, mirror s the gaze of a child looking up, emphasizing the monumental presence of labor and parental sacrifice. The carefully rendered folds of the pants and the grounded stance of the worker evoke a sense of resilience and dedication. By using charcoal on cement—a material intrinsically linked to construction—Matute bridges memory with medium, creating a poignant tribute to the hands that build both structures and lives. Show more