Cristian Mesa Velazquez - Amanecer Ígneo

In 'Ignite Dawn', Cuban artist Cristian Mesa Velázquez condenses the primal energy of the horse into an explosion of color and emotional tension. The composition, marked by an incandescent red and orange accents that seem to emanate from the canvas, envelops the animal in an aura of inner fire. It is not just a horse: it is a force in transformation, a spirit awakening.

Mesa Velázquez uses the gesture of oil painting with exquisite boldness: thick, almost impulsive brushstrokes suggest movement, wind, and untamed temperament. Each stroke reveals anatomy not as a physical study, but as a living vibration. The horse's gaze, directed toward the ground, adds an intimate nuance: it is the moment before the ascent, the deep breath before the burst.

The contrast between the animal's nobility and the whirlwind of the background creates a poetic tension that captivates the viewer. This piece does not just decorate: it commands presence. It is a work designed for a collector seeking strength, intensity, and an emotional narrative that continues to unfold over the years.

Hanged in an intimate space or in a main hall, 'Amanecer Ígneo' becomes a symbol of rebirth, power, and indomitable spirit.

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Studies
2013 - Intermediate Level in Fine Arts. Professional Academy of Fine Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.

Collective exhibitions (selection)
2010. Nicolás Guillén Iconographic Hall. UNEAC, Las Tunas, Cuba
2010. “Offspring” Exhibition. Provincial Center for Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2011. Martiano Hall. Sculpture Workshop Gallery, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2011. “Lithographs” Exhibition. UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. “Comprehensive Final Exercise” Exhibition. Professional Academy of Fine Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. Martí Hall. Huellas Cultural Center, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2012. “The Eve” Exhibition. Provincial Center for the Visual Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. “Guernica” Hall. AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. “Plastic Arts in April” Salon. Provincial Center for Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2013. Group exhibition “Art, a Social Image.” Provincial Center for the Visual Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2016. First Fine Arts Salon. Guáimaro Art Gallery. Camaguey, Cuba.
2016. Group exhibition, Aires de Cubanía. Casa del Alba Cultural, Havana, Cuba.
2017. 3rd Edition of the Fine Arts Salon, Guáimaro, Camaguey, Cuba.
2017. Collective Exhibition, One of a Hundred, Rita Longa Sculpture Workshop Gallery. Las Tunas, Cuba.
2017. Review of the traveling group exhibition, Aires de Cubanía, Ibero-American and Caribbean Magazine "Arte por Excelencias" Year VII/NO. 32/2017/Quarterly. Page: 18.
2018. “Plastic Arts in April” Salon, Provincial Center for Plastic Arts, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2019. Collective Miniature Exhibition “Painting, Noble Lady of the Spirit” Ciego de Ávila, Cuba.
2019. “Osmosis” Collective Exhibition, AHS, Las Tunas, Cuba.
2020. Tribute Exhibition to Anette Delgado, Havana, Cuba.
2020 Luxembourg International Arts Fair
2020 International City of Lights Fair Paris 2020
2021 International Fine Arts Fair GERMANY 2021
2021 International Fine Arts Fair France 2021