A self-taught artist, Carlos began painting as a child in elementary school and today is nationally recognized in Cuba.

His paintings touch on the themes of the Yoruba religion, Santería, and its deities, the Orishas, as well as the customs carried on by the Guajiros, the people of the Cuban countryside.

Carlos’ technique of applying acrylic paint with used toothpaste tubes creates a vibrant and pointillistic style.

“Being an artist in Cuba means a lot because you are a person that receives a lot of recognition from his family and the community,” Carlos states.