2026
Carlos Gamez de Francisco was born in post-revolutionary Cuba in 1987 in a climate of art censorship and limited access to information. He was educated in an academic style heavily influenced by the Russian Academy. This influence and the history of Cuba itself, are the lens through which Francisco creates quasi-historic portraits, narratives and an illusory world. Francisco understood that decontextualizing epochs and artistic symbols are tools that establish a connection between the present and the past. His works explore themes of power, hierarchy, perfection and beauty, repetition, decoration and obscene abundance. His images often depict a sense of happiness and well-being which in turn, insinuates a nonexistent time. Thus, themes and specific figures are examples of distorted reality illustrating his perceptions about life. Francisco focuses on modifying historical periods, fashion, images and contexts using insects, whether realistically represented or not, as imaginary elements recreating new contexts. Mainly, he recreates experiences and memories by superimposing and manipulating historical figures and events. Finally, understanding beauty in its various forms is the motivation for experimenting with non-conventional materials. Francisco’s general approach is to demystify classical beauty and present it as a natural process and in its natural form.
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism Resin Frame Growing up in Cuba, I was surrounded by silence where music should have been. Western ban...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism Resin Frame Growing up in Cuba, I was surrounded by silence where music should have been. Western ban...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism Growing up in Cuba, I was surrounded by silence where music should have been. Western bands like The ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism Growing up in Cuba, I was surrounded by silence where music should have been. Western bands like The ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Floral Background, Realism Growing up in Cuba, I was surrounded by silence where music should have been. Western bands like The ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Framed, 14 x 17 x 3 in, Jed Jackson
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Framed, 14 x 17 x 3 in, Jed Jackson Jed Jackson was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Throughout his education, he studied under artists such as ...
Wood, Oil
Theory of Forms - original artwork - surrealism figurative painting
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Acrylic
Pure Joy I - original surrealism figurative painting - contemporary artwork
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Canvas, Acrylic
Roses are Red - Contemporary colourful figurative surrealistic painting
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in DE
Gamez de Francisco paints and photographs very passionately, making statements filled with symbolism. He frequently includes insects in his artwork. He says: Flying insects represent...
Canvas, Acrylic
American Contemporary Art by Carlos Gamez de Francisco - Colour of Happiness
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on Canvas Carlos Gamez de Francisco is an American artitst with Cuban origins born in 1987 who lives and works in Fort Myers, FL, and Louisville, KY. He has received numerou...
Canvas, Acrylic
American Contemporary Art by Carlos Gamez de Francisco - Engaging Conversation
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas Carlos Gamez de Francisco is an American artitst with Cuban origins born in 1987 who lives and works in Fort Myers, FL, and Louisville, KY. He has received numerou...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Island I - Surrealist Vibrant Original Artwork by Carlos Gamez de Francisco
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The figurative surrealistic paintings of Carlos Gamez de Francisco are heavily influenced by his Cuban upbringing. This presence exposed Francisco to the world of figurative arts while censoring contemporary art. His near-obsession with the past and storytelling translates into his work, which provides an escape from reality while creating an illusory world. This surrealist 28-inch high by 20-inch wide oval artwork...
Canvas, Acrylic
