A painter and draftsman, working in a fresh and uncomplicated manner, Tato, as he is known in Havana, is also a well-known balladeer and guitar player.
Another fine landscape painter, Emilio paints Cuban pastures, not resorting to surrealist ways to enhance what's there for him and us to see. Has exhibited widely outside the island.
Entirely created in her own mind but reminiscent of subjects of the middle ages (or H. Ch. Anderson stories), Hana's work is eclectic and forceful. She wouldn't divulge her spanish Cuban name; her husbands is Andreas Mir, a well-known Cuban writer.
Alicia is of Cuban-Asian descent (look for her signature!) and is well known internationally for her drawings as well as her ferocious but dreamlike works on canvas. She's currently a Professor at the San Alejandro Art Academy in Havana.
After participating in several group exhibitions in the U. S., Alicia is set for a solo show at a gallery in Chicago in June, 2007.
Roberto is currently one of Cuba's foremost painter and draftsman and his work can be seen in major museums around the world and at Sotheby's auctions.
Regina is well-known outside of Cuba and one of her exhibition titles was "La bellezza de lo que realmente soy". Therefore, hers is a world of great beauty, angels, organisms and the child in all of us.
Jorge Jose Luis studied painting, sculpture, modeling, perspective, poster and photography in the Plastic Arts School and graduated in 1959. He simultaneously worked at the Publishing House, Guastela Mc. And Erickson, where he earned mention and prizes for various art contests that he entered.
In the 60’s and 70’s he continued his studies in California, Russia and the Check Republic. During the next two decades he entered contests and became well known for his drawings and paintings. He studied portraits under the master Orlando Hernandez Yanes and landscapes under the master Jorge Martinez Mayet.
Besides the many awards he received, Jorge Jose Luis has exhibited worldwide. His latest exhibition was in Mexico City. He is also an assistant professor, associate investigator for the History of the Cuban Revolution, pilot and navigator.
Dra. Mercedes del Carmen Martinez Mendez, of Havana University says of Joanicot’s works, “The painter’s work as a whole is a joy, an impact on the senses that reflects optimism and vitality.”
Miguel Alberto Labrada studied art at the Elementary School of Visual Arts,"Carlos Enrique" in Manzanillo from 1981-1983. Followed by the National School of Visual Arts (E.N.A.) in La Havana from 1983-1987. He and a collegue had their sculptures placed on the monument to Celia Sanchez Manduley, place of the revolution of Manzanillo, Granma.
Municipal, provincial and national expositions:
Exposition of the medical students to Biennial of La Havana
1989 - collective Exposure with El Marco de la X to the Culture's day Manzanillera
Ellio Villate Lam is a member of the UNEAC (National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba) and a member of the ACAA (Cuban Association of Craftsmen Artists)
Studies:
1969 - Vocacional Center of Arts of Pinar del Rio
1972 - School of Fine Arts, Pinar del Rio
Work:
1990 - Independent Artists Personal exhibitions
1992 - Jurist´s House, Cuba - Viñales, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1992 - Center for the Development of the Visual Arts, Cuba
1993 - FIART 93 - Pabexpo, Havana
1995 - World Travel Market, London, England
1999 - Convention´s Palace, Havana, Cuba
1999 - Saint John Hotel, Havana, Cuba
2000 - FITUR, Madrid, Spain
Collective exhibitions:
1982 - Art of the Town, Nicaragua 1990
1982 - National Fair of Artisans, Cuba
1982 - Pinartesania Provincial Gallery Art, Cuba
1991 - Provincial Fine Arts Hall, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1991 - FIART 91, Awarded Cuba
1992 - Museum of Fine Arts, Cuba
1992 - Provincial Fine Arts Hall, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1993 - Fine Arts Hall 13 of March, Cuba
1993 - The Biodiversity of the Nature: A valuable patrimony. (Supported by the FAO)
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1994 - Dreams for a Memory. (Tribute to Alfredo Sarabia), 23 and 12 Gallery, Cuba
1994 - Expo of the ACAA (National Hotel), Cuba
1995 - FITUR, Spain
1995 - Tourist Stock market of Mexico
1995 - FIART 95, Cuba
1995 - Art and Religion, Seat of the ACAA, Habana, Cuba
1995 - Carifesta, Trinidad and Tobago
1996 - Provincial Fine Arts Hall, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1997 - Fair"Popular Art", Concepción, Chile
1997 - FIART 97, Cuba
1997 - 15 Anniversary of the ACAA, Habana, Cuba
1998 - FITUR, Spain
1998 - Annual Exhibition"Pavilion of Culture" Expocuba, Havana
1998 - National Hall"Tiburcio Lorenzo" UNEAC, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
2001 - Seventh Biennial of Havana.
2001 - Expo"Domingo Gallery Register", Miami, USA
2001 - Expo"Alpha Gallery", Miami, USA
2001 - Auction"for Lights hope" Alpha International Gallery, Miami, USA
2002 - Expo"Artist Cuba" New Jersey, USA
2003 –"Los ruidos y las luces" abstract exhibition with the artist Jorge Luis Ballart. Hotel"Palacio O’farrill". City of Havana.
2005 -"Little paper boats" Domingo Padron Gallery. Miami. U.S.A.
2006 - Expo :"Urban testimonial" René Portocarrero's workshop. La Havana. Cuba.
Prizes and Recognitions
1991 - Provincial Hall of Fine Arts, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1991 - First Prize of the Hall
1991 - Prize UNEAC
1993 - Prize ACAA
1993 - Provincial Hall of Fine Arts, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
1993 - First Prize of the Hall
1993 - Prize Fondo cubano de Bienes Culturales, Habana
1993 - Hall Fine Arts"13 of March" - First Prize 2001
1993 - Recognition for the participation of the Artist in the"Dictionary of Contemporary Artists" and its contribution to disclose the Hispanic culture in the USA. Miami, Florida, USA
An leading participant at the famous Experimental Graphic Studio in Old Havana, Isolina, in her printmaking, demonstrates a strong influence by the traditional religion of Afro-Cuba, Santeria. She's recently had a groundbreaking exhibit at the Havana Gallery in Chicago.
MaryGil is a famous Cuban painter and engraver. Born Victoria Marilyn Enriquez, she is a self-made woman who studied design and interior decorating. She exhibits in many studios and has a mural at Varadero. Today she is member of the Cuban Association of Artists and Craftsmen and of the Cuban Cultural Property Fund.
Personal exhibitions:
2001"Paisajes urbanos" (Urban landscapes). San Sebastian de los reyes, Madrid, Spain
2000"La piel de mi ciudad" (The skin of my city). Sotana's City Hall, Murcia, Spain
Collective exhibitions:
2003"Brisas de familia" (Breeze of family), Symphonie Loundge, BDI//BLH Bank, San Domingo, Dominican Rép
“Puntos de dialogo" (Point of dialogue), Orus Gallery, San Domingo, Dominican Rép
2001"Plaza del arte" Place of Art, Valencia, Spain
“Siempre hay un motivo", Carmelo Gonzales Gallery, Cullture House de Plaza, La Havana, Cuba
2000"Adios al milenio" Goodbye millennium, Museum of Revolution, La Havana, Cuba
"Plaza del arte" Place of Art, Festival of nations, Valencia, Spain
Spain
"Feria de los continentes" Fair of continents, Vigo, Spain
1999"La Habana que vuelve" La havana is back, Valencia Don Juan City Hall, Spain
1998"Del Caribe al Mediterráneo" From Caribe to Mediterranean sea, Sotana's City Hall, Murcia, Spain
"Ecos del Caribe" Caribbean Echos, San Sebastián de los reyes, Madrid, Spain
Most of MaryGil’s works are in private collections in Spain, Italy, Canada, United States and France.
Modesto is a talented young painter from the Eastern part of Cuba, who recently caught the eye of the art establishment in Havana. He was also part of a travelling exhibit in the U.S., featuring young artists from Santiago (that was before the tenure of George W.)
Alexander Mayet graduated from the Academy of Arts"San Alejandro" in 1999. His artistic personality can be traced to a family of artists: grandfather, father, brother, uncle, aunt and cousin. Together with his father, he developed his professional career in a number of artistic events and exhibitions. His work has been acknowledged by the Cuban Fund of Cultural Heritage.
Personal domestic exhibitions:
1997 - Gallery of art"Wilfredo Lam" inside the"XIV World Youth Festival"
1996 - Room of Exhibitions of the Provincial Radio Center in Havana
1995 - Gallery"Havana"
1995 - Gallery"Orígenes"
1999 - 2000 - Palco Hotel on the occasion of the IX Latin American Summit of Head of States and Governments
2000 - Museum of the Revolution
2001 - Transitory Expository room of the School of Medicine at Calixto García Hospital
2001 - Havana City Exhibition Room
2000 - World Food Program (United Nations)
2003 - Gallery"Frida Khalo"
2003- Plaza Municipality Cultural House (Patio de María)
2004 - Havana International Press Center-"From Prado to"La Rampa"
2004 - Havana International Press Center- Daily Extraction of the visible things"
International exhibitions:
1995 - Gallery of the University of Boston, USA
1995 - Gallery of the City of Miami
1997 - Comercial Museum of Urge, Tárroga, Spain
2005 - CubaAqui Festival - itinerant Exhibition in Italy
Pestana is a member of the Union of Writers and Artists from Cuba (UNEAC). Over the years he has exhibited in Mexico, Spain and Cuba and garnered prizes and awards in all three of those countries.
He is also a professor with degrees in Spanish Literature, Philosophy and Literary Analysis
Pedro is a founding member of a group of Havana surrealists, simply called "El Grupo." A veritable tropical Hieronymus Bosch? Actually, Pedro cites the art and culture of ancient Egypt as on of his major influences.
Hugo is an accomplished artist of international reputation, using semi-abstract and conceptual forms of expression to examine psychological and mythological aspects that influence human nature. He is also known for his exquisite small sculptures and ceramics, as well as his printmaking.
Ms. Dania Sierra was born in Havana and moved to the United States in 1962. After living in the states for some time, Ms. Sierra started to refine her artistic techniques, taking classes at Barry College, Florida Career Institute and the University of Miami. She currently works as a professional fine artist as well as a graphic designer and has run her own professional graphic design company for over 19 years.
Ms. Sierra has been featured in galleries in New York, St Thomas V.I. and Florida, also at the Latin American Art Museum in Miami, Florida. Her paintings hang in private collections throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Europe.
Ms. Sierra was also the recipient of a Fine Arts scholarship to the University of Miami at an early age of her career; she also received a grant to study commercial art and design at The Florida Career Institute, in Miami Florida. In 1989, Ms. Sierra was commissioned by Carnival Cruise Lines to create a kinetic sculpture for its Crystal Palace Hotel and Casino in Nassau Bahamas.
Also a creator of gigantic steel sculptures displayed all over Cuba, Eliseo is an abstract painter in the tradition of "El grupo de los Once" made famous in the 50's by Hugo Consuegro, Guido Llinas and others.
Salazar's specialty is to infuse the Afro-Cuban woman with musical instruments in the cubist style. He has painted the "Blue Woman" over and over again, but each painting has its original style.
Salazar's work is exhibited at high profile centers such as the Victor Manuel Art Gallery and the La Mina Art Gallery. His work is collected by an international clientele.
Also a member of "El Grupo", Carlos, in painstaking detail and with great skill (which is difficult to appreciate in this form of presentation), paints scenes of fantasy and mythology, inspired by his boundless imagination and his dreams.
Lino is a self-taught artist and draftsman. Due to his deep commitment to Santeria, the ancient Yoruban-Cuban religion, his art draws from, and is dedicated to, that way of life.
