Artist Statement

My artistic practice began in the late 1990s, rooted in the illustration and graphic design principles studied at the Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDI) in Havana. My visual language is deeply influenced by Surrealism and a heritage of Cuban painting, driving my approach to narrative and leading me to ground each creative journey with my own meanings and memories.

Color is intrinsically tied to my origins; my primary palette reflects the saturated light and vivid contrasts of the tropics, often pushed toward oversaturation to evoke atmosphere, memory, and dream.

Since relocating to Nova Scotia in 2022, my practice has expanded into two distinct, yet complementary, streams. One body of work—primarily small and medium-format oil on canvas—captures a unique vision of the local rural scenery. Simultaneously, I am developing a contrasting series of underwater surrealism, which utilizes a powerful monochromatic palette to delve into deeper, subconscious narratives that combine coastal Nova Scotian elements with past memories from my country of origin.