The abstract art of Luis Parra is a reflection of the economically tumultuous and culturally explosive 1970s Cuba of his youth. Parra observed a powerful resilience within the human soul that drives people to rise above their constraints.

Parra pursued his art through high school, ultimately earning the Artistic Award for Creative Excellence in a district-wide competition. He went on to study at the San Alejandro School of Art, where he firmly decided upon art as a life-long career.