Alejandro Carballosa - “Topografía del Vínculo”

Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 56 x 48 cm
Description

This work transcends the traditional equestrian portrait to delve into a more intimate territory: the bond. Two horses, united not only by physical proximity but by a silent connection, occupy the space with a serene and powerful presence. The composition brings the faces close together, almost merging them, creating an emotional tension where the essential is not movement but the relationship.

The gaze of the adult animal conveys experience and restraint, while the younger one radiates curiosity and openness. Between them a silent dialogue is established, an invisible transfer of character, instinct, and learning. It’s not just a scene: it’s a narrative about origin, heritage, and continuity.

The use of a dark background removes any distraction and makes light the protagonist, sculpting the forms with delicacy and highlighting the texture of the coat and the warm nuances of the skin. This selective lighting adds depth and an almost sculptural air, elevating the work toward a classical language reinterpreted with contemporary sensitivity.

A piece that resonates with those who value not only the beauty of the horse but also its symbolism: strength, nobility, and the transmission of life. Ideal for collections seeking works with emotional charge, elegance, and a subtle yet forceful narrative.

Alejandro Carballosa, visual artist and Cuban designer based in Spain, whose career is marked by exploring 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 sensibility of classical art with modern resources, creating pieces that balance energy and introspection.

His work has been presented in solo and collective exhibitions and is part of private collections in Germany and the United States

Education
Visual arts school academy; sculptor’s baccalaureate, painter
University
Scenic design degree; ISA, Havana, Cuba, 2023
Graduated 2011
Workshop
2022. International makeup workshop taught by Italian master Piero Penisi
Exhibitions
2011. Nicolás Guillén Iconographic Salon. UNEAC, Las Tunas, Cuba
2011. Exhibition “Vástagos.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. Martiano 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. Martiano 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 “Plastic 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, Camagüey, Cuba.
2017. Collective expo, Aires de Cubanía. House of the Alba cultural center, Havana, Cuba
2022. Thematic fashion show at ISA art university
2024 private collections in Germany and the United States