Spotlight Artist

Gabriel Sanchez

West
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Laura en La Ventana

Woman in a black dress leaning out a window, holding a halved papaya.

oil on canvas

Muerte Colonial

Bald man curled up against colorful geometric patterned background.

oil on canvas

Looking Glass

Woman in a black blouse and patterned skirt looking through stained glass doors.

oil on canvas

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Artist Statement

 
Cuban American artist Gabriel Sanchez creates deeply personal works inspired by the narratives of young artists and creatives. Influenced by his upbringing in a diasporic, Catholic culture shaped by his Nicaraguan mother and Cuban father, Sanchez’s paintings blend subconscious and allegorical themes with timeless expressions of contemporary life. Using models and friends, his work reflects an ongoing journey of self-discovery and a return to his roots. Living between Havana and New York City, Sanchez explores identity, unity, and resilience in his art.

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