Alejandro Carballosa - “Alianza”

Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 48 x 60 cm
Description
In this work, two horses share a moment of absolute intimacy and trust. Far from the traditional image of strength and movement associated with the equestrian world, the scene captures a moment of calm, where the contact between the two animals becomes a silent language of protection, affection, and connection.

The figures emerge against a deep violet background that envelops the composition in an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The warm tones of the coats contrast with the background’s depth, enhancing the horses’ presence and directing the gaze toward the meeting point between them. The fluid, expressive brushstrokes add texture and emotion, revealing both physical power and the sensitivity of these noble animals.

The work speaks to the invisible bonds that unite living beings: trust, companionship, and the universal need for closeness. A piece full of sensitivity that combines visual strength and emotion, capable of imparting character, warmth, and depth to any collection or space.

Alejandro Carballosa, visual artist and Cuban designer based in Spain, with a career marked by exploring strength, emotion, and beauty in both animal and human form. His work blends 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 shown in group and solo exhibitions, and is part of private collections in Germany and the United States.
Education
School of Visual Arts and Design; baccalaureate in sculpture, painter
University
Bachelor’s degree in Scenic Design; 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 “Lithographies”. 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” (The Eve). Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2014. Salon “Guernica”. AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2014. Salon “Plastic Art 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. Casa del Alba cultural, Havana. Cuba
2022. Thematic fashion show at ISA university of arts
2024. Private collections in Germany and the United States