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Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

Cuban, b. 1987

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.

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Artist: Carlos Gamez De Francisco
The Top Songbirds - Surrealist Figurative Portrait Painting
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 in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Equestrian Style and Decor II - Contemporary surrealistic horse painting
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Social Etiquette V - Surrealist Portrait Figurative Woman in Mask Original Art
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 in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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Rainforest Parrots - Surrealist Figurative Portrait Original Artwork
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 in a Russian governed academia setting. This presence exposed Franci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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Twenty Shades of Sunlight - Contemporary colourful surrealistic painting
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Roses are Red - Contemporary colourful figurative surrealistic painting
By Carlos Gamez de Francisco
Located in DE
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2010s Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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Spring III - 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...
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2010s Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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Fashion Essentials I - Contemporary colourful 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...
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2010s Surrealist Carlos Gamez De Francisco Portrait Paintings

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By Carlos Gamez de Francisco 34" x 56" Acrylic on Canvas About the Artist: Carlos Gámez de Francisco was born in post-revolutionary Cuba in 1987, to a Cuban-Spanish mother and a Cu...
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Carlos Gamez De Francisco portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Carlos Gamez De Francisco portrait paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of portrait paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Carlos Gamez De Francisco in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Carlos Gamez De Francisco portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Rudolf Kosow, Alexandra Manukyan, and Ifeoluwa Alade. Carlos Gamez De Francisco portrait paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,220 and tops out at $8,500, while the average work can sell for $5,560.

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