Felipe Alarcón Echenique
Felipe Alarcón’s works are distinguished by their play of shapes, colors and symbols that invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the human experience and the very nature of visual perception.
In this section you can have immediate access to the articles of CdeCuba Art Magazine, organized on the basis of the most recent publications. They are brief texts that are not restricted to a specific formula: you will be able to realize the diversity of approaches and the freedom our authors have to develop their writing profile. Above all, they seek to communicate quickly with the reader, who is offered a presentation of the aesthetic-conceptual proposal of each artist.
The group of writers is made up of critics and specialists who reside both inside and outside Cuba, of different ages and life experiences; emerging voices with new visions and others more established with a career in the criticism and study of Cuban Art.
The main objective gravitates on the need to offer a wide and varied panorama that enriches the debates around Contemporary Cuban Art, with different reflections and approaches to the poetics of each artist; made with equally diverse tools: we can find orientations with historical, philosophical, aesthetic, sociological, anthropological analysis, applied to understand the discursive lines of each creator.
Felipe Alarcón’s works are distinguished by their play of shapes, colors and symbols that invite the viewer to reflect on the complexity of the human experience and the very nature of visual perception. Ernesto Ferriol’s artistic approach represents a break with the traditional perfection of realism, opting for a cruder and sometimes even disturbing representation of reality. Sergio Payares assumes the work in an act of conscious renunciation. An inverse search that has led him to decompose the pictorial matter and the represented scene to a primordial symbolic state. Yasiel Elizagaray’s expressionist work is impregnated with a palpable energy, transcending mere visual representation to immerse the viewer in an emotionally intense universe. In Ismael Gómez Peralta’s works, nostalgia and melancholy are intertwined with a profound reflection on the passage of time and the transience of human existence, where the ephemeral becomes eternal. Julio César Peña is recognized for his mastery of the woodcut technique. His mastery of this ancient form of engraving allows him to create images of profound beauty and complexity, capturing the essence of Cuban culture. Arbelio Fontes is an artist who explores the theme of exodus and migration in his work. His creations highlight both the challenges and hopes of these journeys. He seeks to generate empathy and reflection on human mobility. Pantoja challenges us to see the world with new eyes, appreciating the complexity and poetry in the everyday. His art transforms perception and enriches the spirit, inviting us to explore the beauty of existence. Enrique Alfonso explores the relationship between identity and memory in his works, not only celebrating Cuba’s heritage, but also questioning established narratives, offering a critical view of society. Jorge Pulido’s works are full of intricate details and dreamlike elements, transporting the viewer to alternative and magical worlds. The symbolic richness and visual complexity invite multiple interpretations. Leodan García’s work explores the fragility inherent in the act of drawing as a means to interpret an entropic (neo)landscape, where notions of chaos and constant transformation converge. Jennifer Ancizar is an artist who excels in collage and digital illustration. Her work addresses themes of identity, memory and human experience, creating complex and emotive visual narratives. Abel Monagas frequently depicts portraits with an exceptional mastery of technique and detail, using light and shadow in a masterful way to give depth and realism to his pieces. Alejandro García uses a wide variety of media to construct compositions that defy traditional art conventions. His often abstract works evoke a sense of temporality and transience. Alex Perera is a leading contemporary artist whose detailed drawings and vibrant paintings capture Cuba’s complex and contradictory reality, reflecting the duality of a nation in constant change. The work of Cuban artist Jany Batista is articulated around the island as an archetype, exploring its symbolic dimension through an economy of visual resources that unsettles and challenges the viewer. Yunior La Rosa, inspired by the biblical phrase “all the glory of the world fits in a kernel of corn”, develops an aesthetic work that explores the impact of ideologies on human behavior, both individually and collectively. Sheila Díaz transforms the everyday into a visual poetics full of meaning. In a creative process of constant renewal, she incorporates diverse materials, giving them new life through her works. Dayron Gallardo’s works transport us to a mystical encounter with Nature, revealing her as the true teacher, a guide to the inner self and its transcendence beyond accidental materiality. Daylene Rodríguez has established herself as one of the most outstanding and promising photographers of the contemporary Cuban scene, her work reflects a process of maturation in her lens and perspective. Alejandro Taquechel’s work not only narrates, but also invites the viewer to be part of a dialogue with the past, revalued through a deeply human and reflective aesthetic.Felipe Alarcón Echenique
Ernesto Ferriol
Sergio Payares
Yasiel Elizagaray
Ismael Gómez Peralta
Julio César Peña
Arbelio Fontes
Alexis Pantoja
Enrique Alfonso
Jorge Pulido
Leodan García
Jennifer Ancizar
Abel Monagas
Alejandro García
Alex Perera
Jany Batista
Yunior La Rosa
Sheila Díaz
Dayron Gallardo
Daylene Rodríguez
Alejandro Taquechel