Alejandro Carballosa - “Instinto”

Oil on canvas
Measurements: 47 x 58 cm
Description

Elegant equestrian portrait that captures with great realism and sensitivity the nobility of a chestnut horse. The work stands out for its detailed treatment of the anatomy, especially in the head and neck, where light and shadow give volume and an almost sculptural sense.

The dark background creates a strong contrast that directs the gaze to the animal's expression, conveying character, strength, and serenity at the same time. The use of warm tones and soft brushstrokes adds depth and an intimate atmosphere, typical of contemporary classical painting.

The piece is ideal for both figurative art collectors and lovers of the equestrian world, being a decorative work with great presence and elegance.

Alejandro Carballosa, visual artist and Cuban designer based in Spain, with a career marked by exploring strength, emotion, and beauty in animal and human figures. 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 presented in collective and individual exhibitions, and is part of private collections in Germany and the United States
Education
School of Visual Arts and Plastic Arts; bachelor in sculpture, painter
University
Bachelor in Scenic Design; ISA, Havana, Cuba, 2023
Graduated 2011
Workshop
2022. International Makeup Workshop taught by the Italian master Piero Penisi
Exhibitions
2011. Iconographic Salon Nicolás Guillén. UNEAC, Las Tunas, Cuba
2011. Exhibition “Vástagos.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. Martian Salon. Sculpture Workshop Gallery, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. Exhibition “Lithographs.” UNEAC, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. Exhibition “Final Integral Exercise.” Professional Academy of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. Martian Salon. Huellas Cultural Center, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. Exhibition “La Víspera.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Salon “Guernica.” AHS, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Salon “Plasticity in April.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Collective expo “Art, a Social Image.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2017. First Salon of Plastic Arts. Guáimaro Art Gallery, Camagüe, Cuba.
2017. Collective expo, Aires de Cubanía. Casa del Alba cultural, Havana, Cuba
2022. Thematic wardrobe show at the ISA University of Arts
2024. Private collections in Germany and the United States