My First Gallery Exhibition
I had the amazing opportunity to showcase my artwork in a gallery—this was a huge step for me. Hosting a full gallery with only my work is a dream come true for any artist.
This exhibition presents my perspective on ordinary life. Each seemingly simple image evokes peace, reflection, and nostalgia, while also offering a subtle critique of broader societal conditions. Accompanying poetry lends deeper insight, urging viewers to look beyond surface beauty and consider the issues and emotions that lie just underneath.
I want to invite you to pause, reflect, and truly engage with the layers of meaning in everyday moments-remember, there is always more to these photographs than what first meets the eye.
Below are selected works from the exhibition. Take a moment to explore the photographs, read the accompanying poetry, and reflect on the stories behind each piece.
I’m on another frequency, 2025
Yani3lle
I’m on another frequency, 2025
Orlando, Florida
Photography
63 cm × 91 cm (24 in × 36 in)
Yes, I’m on another frequency.
Every time chaos surrounds my life and tries to be the host of the party.
Sorry, bad luck, I’m on another frequency.
Every time you want to visit me just to say hello.
Sorry, depression, I’m on another frequency.
Every time you show up—actually, always, with no exceptions.
Sorry, life’s adversities, I’m on another frequency.
Anytime you try to pull my focus away from my goals.
And to all the other issues and characters I didn’t mention—today,
I’m on another frequency.
A CELESTIAL TIME MACHINE, 2024
Yani3lle
A Celestial Time Machine, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts
Photography
63 cm × 91 cm (24 in × 36 in)
If you’re new to this planet, let me introduce you to our celestial time machine, some others call it a sunset. A sunset occurs when the Sun dips below the horizon due to the Earth’s axial movement. This particular sunset was captured in Boston, where the Earth rotates at 1,290 km/h (800 mph) while orbiting the Sun at 107,000 km/h (66,600 mph).
But that’s just the beginning. Right now, we’re also moving through the galaxy at 514,000 mph and traveling with the Milky Way at 1.3 million mph through the universe. Here’s the mind-blowing part: when you watch a sunset, you’re seeing the Sun as it was 8 minutes ago because light takes time to travel. Every sunset is a glimpse into the past. You are witnessing the Sun’s last light before it journeys to another horizon. Kind of like a celestial time machine, isn’t it? I guess that explains why I love sunsets so much.
A PHOTOGRAPH OF A LOST MOMENT, 2024
Yani3lle
A Photograph of a Lost Moment, 2024
Everett, Massachusetts
Photography
63 cm × 91 cm (24 in × 36 in)
Life moves like a speeding train, leaving behind trails of light, proof that something was once here, even when it’s no longer visible. My long exposure captures not just the movement of a passing train, but the lingering essence of moments that refuse to fade.
In a single frame, you witness a lost moment—seconds fused together, a fragment of time that may never return, yet will always remain.
LOST IN PLAIN SIGHT, 2024
Yani3lle
Lost in plain sight, 2024
Newbury, Massachusetts
Photography
63 cm × 91 cm (24 in × 36 in)
Sunflowers have the difficult job of representing happiness, loyalty, positivity, and all the feel-good vibes of summer. But has anyone asked a sunflower if it wants to be a sunflower?
UN PAJAITO ME DIJO, 2024
Yani3lle
Un pajarito me dijo, 2024
JFK Airport, NY
Photography
63 cm × 91 cm (24 in × 36 in)
This picture is very special to me. In July 2024, I was flying from BOS to SDQ with a 3-hour layover at JFK. This picture serves as a reminder that no matter where I am, beauty is always there—it’s just a matter of patience. It’s about whether you choose to see it or not. It’s a mindset. It’s a lifestyle.
Typically, wildlife photos are taken from a distance since animals tend to flee when people get too close. I didn’t have the right equipment to shoot from far away, which makes this picture even more special. It took me two hours of patience and creativity—as I sacrificed my delicious pretzel—before this little pajarito finally let me get close enough to capture the unique beauty that only pajaritos can have.
PAJARITO VOLADOR, 2020
Yani3lle
Pajarito volador, 2020
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Photography
41 cm × 51 cm (16 in × 20 in)
Every day at noon, during the pandemic, a little pajarito came to visit me. It never failed—same time, same place, as if it knew I was there, waiting.
If you’re still out there somewhere, just know—I’m fine.
I survived a pandemic, and you were right. Everyone stayed home for way more than two weeks.
Reflective stop, 2020
Yani3lle
Reflective stop, 2020
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Photography
52 cm × 70 cm (20 1/2 in × 27 1/2 in)
I managed to capture a man who stopped for a moment upon seeing a child walk by—a brief reflective stop. I always try to remember that time flows without return, so when you find yourself at a reflective stop, don’t forget to ask yourself if you are truly on the path you want to be on.
My life’s sunset, 2019
Yani3lle
My life’s sunset, 2019
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Photography
52 cm × 70 cm (20 1/2 in × 27 1/2 in)
Sunsets are very special to me. I believe people underestimate the full beauty and complexity of a sunset. Every sunset is unique and will never happen again; it’s a canvas full of colors, a celestial gallery painted by nature that’s free for everyone to admire.
Sunsets mark the end of an episode, and I want to see the entire season. I want to explore sunsets from different latitudes, climates, places, and perspectives. So when I die, I can put together all the episodes and relive the full movie, the movie of my life’s sunset.
Golden cage, 2021
Yani3lle
Golden cage, 2021
Baní, Dominican Republic
Photography
41 cm × 51 cm (16 in × 20 in)
Little bird, would you rather live like a prince in a golden cage or like a free spirit with nothing but the sky?
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY, 2023
Yani3lle
The other side of the story, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts
Photography, Set of 4
41 cm × 51 cm (16 in × 20 in)
America seems to offer everything anyone needs to reach the standard concept of success, but it often forgets the side of the story that highlights the hardworking people who struggle to get where they are and, in fact, truly deserve it.