Raul Enmanuel - La Mascara | Original Mixed-Media Art

done in 2021, in the DR, by this Cuban Master. medium-  acrylic, charcoal, and material (wood particles, and moulding paste) on canvas.size - 50 x 40" (125 x 100cm.)

This is a wonderful example of Enmanuel's increasing command of the canvas medium. His texture, composition, symbology, and technical mastery continue to improve. This is his latest work, and though his imagery leans toward the abstract, he has hinted that these paintings are representative of feminine, divine beings of a benevolent, and supportive nature. There is great power in these paintings, and the imagery seems to be blended with the abstract, tropical landscape quality he has become known for. Though there are hints of where Enmanuel's points of inspiration come from, the iconography he has developed is entirely his own. You may consult his bio for more details.

There are several more paintings from this series available. Please inquire.Enmanuel's work was prominently featured in the 4th season of the Fox Television's show "Prison Break". It was used to decorate the loft space in the show, and his work can be seen in a number of episodes.

The origins of his iconography are in the early work of Wifredo Lam. One can see elements that are a reminder of this great artist's work. Though Enmanuel has used these elements as a point of inspiration, he has succeeded in making the work entirely his own. He has focused on Lam's early jungle work as a jumping off point, to create a body of symbols, and a language that depicts a reverence for Mother Nature, and his work has a power and intensity that is rarely found in contemporary art.

MLA Gallery has many other paintings by Enmanuel, as well as a large selection of paintings, graphics, sculptures, and drawings by established Latin artists, and Latin Masters. Please inquire for many others.Some biographical info on Enmanuel is as follows:

Born in San Luis, Santiago, Cuba, 1958Studies1980-1985 Higher Institute of Art “CUBANACAN”, Havana, Cuba1976-1980 National School of Art “CUBANACAN”, Havana, Cuba1973- 1976   School for Plastic Arts Jose Joaquin Tejada, Santiago de CubaSolo Exhibitions2004 – La locomotora de mi papa, Canvas Gallery, San Juan, Puerto Rico2002 – Buscando Caminos, Galeria Juan Marinillo, Institute for the Friendship            with People, Havana, Cuba2000 – Mi Tiempo Vegetal, Casa de Teatro, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1999 – Mi Tiempo Vegetal, Casa de Arte, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican            Republic1999 – Acrilicos sobre Telas, Galeria Oriente, Santiago, Cuba1994 – Galeria Coral, Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia1993 – Tropico, Center of Applied Studies, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1991 – Amuletos Recuerdo de mis abuelos, Galeria Oriente, Santiago, Cuba1989 - Dibujos sobre Cartulinas, Galeria Cine Cuba, Santiago, Cuba1988 – Dibujos sobre Cartulinas, Festival of Cuban Culture, Burdeo, France1987 – 2nd annual Festival of Cuban Culture, Havana, Cuba1987 – Apuntes para un Proyecto, Galeria de Arte Universal, Manzanillo, Cuba1986 – De lo Nuestro La Vegetacion, Galeria de Arte Universal, Santiago, Cuba1985 – Muntu, Galeria Galeano, Havana, CubaCollective ExhibitionsParticipated in over 50 group shows in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Colombia,Portugal, France, and the United States.2008 – The Americas Collection – Coral Gables, Florida2008 – Featured artist - Spring Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2008 – Spring Brewery Artwalk, LS Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA2007 – Fall Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2007 – Outstanding new contemporary artists, LS Contemporary, Los Angeles, CA2007 – Elements of Abstraction, Gallery on State, Santa Barbara, CA2006 – Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2005 – Crosscurrents, Soho Gallery, Studio City, CA2005 – Contemporary Visions, Audis Husar Fine Art, Beverly Hills, CA2005 – Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2004 – Tropical Profundo, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2004 – Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2003 - Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2003 - Cuban Artists, Gallery Nader, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic2002 – Brewery Artwalk, MLA Gallery, Los Angeles, CA2002 – Cuban Painters, Naipe Museum, Havana, Cuba2001 – Cuban Artists, Gallery Nader, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
2000 – Four Abstract Painters, Galeria San Ignacio, Havana, Cuba2000 - Participant in the 7th Havana Biennial1999 - End of the Century Hall, Emilio Bacardi Museum, Santiago, Cuba1999 - Serigraphy Workshop, Taller Rene Portocarrero, Havana, Cuba1999 - Cuban Painters, Museum of the Americas, San Juan, Puerto Rico1998 - Galeria de Arte Universal, Santiago, Cuba1998 - Galeria Oriente, Santiago, Cuba1997 - Salon de 30 de Noviembre, Santiago, Cuba1996 - The Gallery of the Hotel Melia Cohiba, Santiago, Cuba1995 - House of Culture Gallery, Lisbon, Portugal1994 - Art Center Gallery, Nelva, Colombia1994 – Five Cuban Painters, Viva del Arte Galeria, Bogota, Colombia1993 - Four Cuban Painters, Art Gallery of the Dominican Institute of Applied            Studies ( IDEA), Santo Domingo, D.R.1990 – Contemporary Painting, Center for Dominican Architecture, Santo                                              Domingo, Dominican Republic1988 – Cuban Painters, Centro de Arte 501, San Francisco1988 - Cultural Assets Hall Fund, Santiago, Cuba1987 - Salon 30 de Noviembre, Santiago, Cuba1987 - Galeria de Arte Universal, Santiago, Cuba1986 - Seven Cuban Painters, Gallery of the House of Culture, Havana, Cuba1986 - Participant in the 2nd Havana Biennial1985 - Students Hall of the Hermanos Sainz Brigade, Galerie Oriente, Santiago,            Cuba1984 – Students Hall, Higher Institute of Art, Cubanacan, Havana, Cuba1984 - Participant in the 1st Havana Biennial – A Tribute to the Triumph of the            Cuban Revolution, Lobby of the Carl Marx Theatre, Havana, CubaMuralsRestaurant of Melia Cohiba Hotel, Santiago, CubaRailway Terminal, Santiago, CubaExecutive Airport, Santiago, CubaAwards1999 - National Prize of Serigraphy, Workshop “Rene Portocarrero”1998 - Cuban Cultural Assets Fund, 1st prize for painting1998 - Salon Fin de Siglo, National Union of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC)1997 - Honorable mention – Emilio Bacardi Museum, Santiago, Cuba1997 - First Prize, Acquisition for Permanent Collection, Emilio Bacardi Museum,            Santiago, Cuba1989 - National Award for the Painting on Canvas, TELARTE Vll, Cultural assets            of Cuba Fund1987 - Honorable mention, Painting, City Hall, Santiago, Cuba1986 – 1st Prize for the Carnival Poster, San Luis, Santiago, Cuba1985 - Honorable mention, Students Hall of the Hermanos Sainz Brigade,           Galeria Oriente, Santiago, Cuba1984 – 1st Prize for the Carnival Poster, San Luis, Santiago, CubaDistinctions1998 - Shield of Villa de San Luis de las Enramadas, Santiago, Cuba1997 – Official Key of the Cultural Assets of Cuba Fund, Santiago, Cuba            Member of UNEAC (National Union of Cuban Writers and Artists)            Member of the International Association of Plastic ArtistsCollectionsHis works can be found in many permanent and private collections.Emilio Bacardi Museum, Santiago, CubaMuseo Polivalente, Santiago, CubaCenter of Art Ceballo Estrella, Santiago, CubaMLA Gallery Collection, Los Angeles, CABanco de Reservas, Santo Domingo, D.R.In addition to many private collections throughout Cuba, the Dominican Republic,Colombia, Mexico, Jamaica Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, and the United States.For more info call us at (323) 744-7550, or to see a greater selection of the gallery work, please visit our Artnet site at:http://www.artnet.com/galleries/mla-gallery/