Rey Alfonso is a Cuban artist whose mixed media paintings are energetic expressions of contemporary culture. In his art, Alfonso finds resonance in motifs of water and the freedom they represent. It was in 1992, that he took to the waters in a daring escape from Cuba in a boat improvised from repurposed materials.

His mixed media works are brightly hued reflections of his life’s journey. He states, “I am a collector of objects. My process allows me to continue in my fervent search for intriguing artifacts. As I travel through the world -be it in the old textile mills of my region or the street markets of Europe and Latin America- I am led by my instincts for compelling textures and objects that speak of the shared pull of our humanity.”