Alejandro Carballosa - “Encuentro Puro”

Oil on canvas
Measurements: 76 x 57 cm
Description
Contemporary figurative painting that depicts the intimate encounter between a girl and a white horse, united in a gesture of calm and mutual trust. The figures face each other gently, with their gazes closed or relaxed, creating an atmosphere of silence, respect, and emotional connection.

The composition centers on the closeness between the two protagonists, highlighting the contrast between the delicacy of the human figure and the serene presence of the animal. The warm, uniform background envelops the scene, adding depth and reinforcing the sense of intimacy without distracting from the main bond.

The work stands out for its sensitive treatment of light, the chromatic nuances, and the care given to the details of the face, the hands, and the horse's coat. The brushwork combines realism and lyricism, evoking an ancient relationship between humans and horses. A piece with strong symbolic and emotional resonance, ideal for collectors of contemporary figurative art.

Alejandro Carballosa, a Cuban visual artist and designer residing in Spain, has a career marked by the exploration of strength, emotion, and beauty in the animal and human figure. His work combines technical realism with a contemporary vision, where color, light, and movement acquire a symbolic and expressive language.
Trained in visual arts and design, he integrates the aesthetic sensitivity of classical art with modern resources, creating pieces that balance energy and introspection.
His work has been exhibited in group and solo exhibitions, and is part of private collections in Germany and the United States.
education
School of Plastic Arts; high school diploma for sculptors and painters.
university
Bachelor's in Scenic Design; ISA, Havana, Cuba, 2023
Graduate 2011
taller
2022. International Makeup Workshop conducted by the Italian master Piero Penisi
exhibitions
2011. Nicolás Guillén Iconographic Salon. UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Exhibition 'Offspring'. Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Martiano Hall. Sculpture Workshop Gallery, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Exhibition 'Lithographs'. UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Exhibition 'Final Comprehensive Exercise'. Professional Academy of Visual Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Martiano Hall. Cultural Center Huellas, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Exhibition 'La Víspera'. Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2014. 'Guernica' Salon. AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2014. 'The Plastic Arts in April' Exhibition. Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2014. Collective exhibition 'Art, a social image.' Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2017. First Plastic Arts Salon. Guáimaro Art Gallery. Camagüey. Cuba.
2017. Collective Expo, Aires of Cubanity. Casa del Alba Cultural, Havana. Cuba
2022. Themed clothing runway show at ISA University of Arts
2024 private collections in Germany and the United States