Carlos Estevez

Cuba

Carlos Estévez was educated at the Elemental School of Plastic Arts 20 de Octubre, at the San Alejandro Academy, and at the Superior Institute of Art (ISA), all in Havana, Cuba. Estévez left Cuba in 2003 and came to Miami in 2004. His pieces can be found as part of the collections of prestigious museums and institutions such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, Havana, Cuba; The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Museo del Bronx, New York, Kunst Forum Ludwig, Aachen, Germany; Fundación Arte Viva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and the Perez Art Museum Miami, among many others.

His work gravitates towards spiritual and philosophical themes. From very early in his career, Estévez has been interested in the medieval era, which led him to discover alchemy. He became aware of its existence as a scientific and a philosophical tendency and applied it to his art. He also adopted the symbolism used by alchemists and included it in his work, making it part of his artistic language and bringing the centuries-old practice to life.

Over the years, Estévez’s work has evolved and matured, developing into complex imagery. His cosmogony has been nourished by a broad spectrum of sources: from medieval literature, illuminated manuscripts, antique philosophy treatises, and esoteric books, among
others.

Estévez’s work is about his constant questioning of life and the surrounding world; it is his inquisitive overview of humankind and of his place in the world.

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Featured Work

Carlos Estevez

Dewi Danu
2024

I was born and raised by the sea. This insular condition has had a profound influence on me and my art. Living on an island in current times illustrates how interconnected we all are as well as dependent on mutual responsibility and empathy vital for all people, nations, and the full ecosystem.

Research led me to the Balinese Goddess Dewi Danu who is known for her unmatched generosity, compassion and love of community. As guardian of rivers and lakes, she watched over them to ensure a study flow.

In my work, the viewer can see a serpent like ouroboros form that also resembles undulating waves. The central wheel-like form signifies the power and energy from within each of us. Like Dewi Danu, this artwork is a reminder that each of us should protect the waters which is the life blood for above and below the water surface.

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Kura Kura Bali

Bali - Indonesia

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