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…
The Rooster – Roberto Fabelo
The rich imagination of Cuban artist Roberto Fabelo is brilliantly expressed in this large canvas, featuring one of his totemic animals, the rooster. In this painting titled “De madrugada al rocío” (2009), two children ride a huge rooster whose colorful plumage shines against an intensely lit cobalt blue sky. Other birds flutter around them in the magical hour of dawn, alluding to the title. At their feet, dreamlike vegetation shines as well. This artwork is in line with Fabelo’s other works, especially his famous “Viaje Fantástico” (2012), where a woman also migrates on a rooster. The play of scales, vivid palette, expressive charge, and surrealist legacy are combined in this…
