Roberto Fabelo – Who is he?
Roberto Fabelo, born on January 28, 1950, in Guáimaro, Cuba, discovered his love for drawing during his childhood in his hometown. He would often sketch on random pieces of paper, and his passion for drawing, which he refers to as “graphomania,” was ignited. Over time, what began as a simple pastime turned into a consuming vice, as Fabelo found solace in letting his imagination flow on paper using various artistic mediums such as pencil, charcoal, and ink. His sketches became a reflection of his creative expression and artistic talent. Who would have thought that Roberto Fabelo became a multi-talented artist who works as a painter, draftsman, and sculptor. He completed…
Chekalov, Vladimir Fedorovich
Vladimir F. Chekalovwas one of the greatest Master Portrait Artists to emerge from the Soviet Era. He captured body language and expression, stopping moments in time. At first glance, viewer connects with subject in various settings: Fishing on the banks of a river; farmers harvesting fields of hay; student and teacher painting en Plein Air; soldiers, and villagers going about their daily activities. Vladimir Chekalov of the 3rd Ukrainian Front created battle scenes, portraits and landscapes that have made their way into art museums and private collections in Russia, United States, England and throughout the world. He is published in various books and catalogues. Chekalov was born July 6, 1922…
The Instituto Cervantes exhibits a selection of works by Roberto Fabelo
Until May 11, the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid (Calle Alcalá, 49) is exhibiting Fabelo. Grafomanía, a selection of works by Roberto Fabelo, a Cuban artist who works in diverse languages such as painting, sculpture, and illustration, in its exhibition hall. Free admission until full capacity is reached. 144 drawings made on various surfaces, six paintings, and one sculpture constitute a journey through works of different formats, selected by curator Mario José Hernández, from strange and dreamlike images that combine elements of reality and fantasy with meticulous attention to detail in a symbolic interpretation. Using vibrant colors and intricate compositions in his paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he often depicts fantastic creatures,…
