Alejandro Carballosa - “Topografía del Vínculo”

Oil on canvas
Measurements: 56 x 48 cm
Description
This work transcends the traditional equestrian portrait to enter 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 heads close enough to almost fuse 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 is not just a scene: it is a narrative about origin, inheritance, and continuity.

The use of a dark background eliminates any distraction and makes light the protagonist, shaping the forms with delicacy and highlighting the texture of the coat and the warm tones 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 compelling narrative.

Alejandro Carballosa, Cuban visual artist and designer based in Spain, with a career marked by exploring strength, emotion, and beauty in the animal and human form. His work blends technical realism with a contemporary vision, where color, light, and movement acquire a symbolic and expressive language.
Educated 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/Academy of Visual Arts; baccalaureate in sculpture, painter
University
Lic. in Scenic Design; ISA, Havana, Cuba, 2023
Graduated 2011
Workshop
2022. International makeup workshop taught by Italian master Piero Penisi
Exhibitions
2011. Iconographic Salon Nicolás Guillén. UNEAC, Las Tunas, Cuba
2011. Exhibition “Vástagos.” Provincial Center of Visual 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 Visual Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. Martian Salon. Huellas Cultural Center, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. Exhibition “La Víspera.” Provincial Center of Visual Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Salon “Guernica.” AHS, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Salon “Plastic Arts in April.” Provincial Center of Visual Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2014. Collective Expo “Art, a Social Image.” Provincial Center of Visual 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