Lisbet Cuellar (XX) - Reposo

Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 37 cm
In this work I have aimed to capture a moment of pause and recollection in the life of a dancer. Beyond the physical effort and discipline that dance demands, I was interested in showing the more human and vulnerable side of someone who dedicates their life to the pursuit of perfection.

The figure appears leaning in on herself, in a pose of rest and introspection. The pointe shoes, protagonists of the composition, symbolize sacrifice, perseverance, and the countless hours of work that remain hidden behind the apparent lightness of ballet. The softness of the pink tones contrasts with the turquoise background, creating a serene atmosphere that invites contemplation.

Through light and an intimate composition, I have sought to convey the delicate boundary between strength and fragility. This painting is a homage to silent dedication, to the beauty that arises from discipline, and to those moments of calm in which the artist finds herself.

Artist: Lisbet Cuellar with a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts in the Scenic Design profile, at the ISA (Instituto Superior de Arte), Cuba
Other studies: introductory course in Visual Arts, Centro Experimental de las Artes Visuales "Antonio Díaz Peláez", Havana, Cuba
Group exhibitions:
Children’s exhibition Miniature Art "Landscape", 2010 Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
Children’s contest De donde crece la palma, 2011
Friends of the Museum, Museum of Decorative Arts, 2011
Exhibition "vez primera" (First Time), Belkis Ayón Gallery, 2014