Hello community, family, and art lovers at @hivediy! Greetings 😊
Today, I have the pleasure of inviting you to a collective art exhibition called "Forged Dreams" (Sueños Forjados) at the Raúl Martínez Gallery in my hometown of Ciego de Ávila, Cuba 🇨🇺. The exhibition will feature paintings, crafts, gold/silversmithing, and many objects from different creators. I hope you like the works and enjoy each one of these artistic designs.
Join me on this wonderful tour 😉
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On my way to the gallery, I captured some spontaneous shots of the city’s raw charm. "Forged Dreams" is a deeply personal exhibition by an artist who wandered into Havana’s cultural spaces—and found themselves forever captivated.
Inside, you’ll find striking metalwork crafts alongside paintings and mixed-media pieces, each whispering tales of transformation.
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This series of sculpted faces in wood and metal is truly original. You can see how recycled materials are transformed into diverse thematic pieces—inspired by nature and aeromodeling.
Even artistically stunning necklaces—this creator manages to forge them all.
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As a symbolic element of the exhibition, there is the constant challenge of time, with several sculptures representing temporality through unconventional interpretations of the clock.
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Moving on to the next room, aerial art takes center stage, with photographs capturing various types of planes in mid-flight. Step by step, the avant-garde artisan embraced the creative universe of those craftsmen who merged functionality with beauty. This incorporation of new cultural notions enriched their spirit and techno-formal interests.
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The aircraft's metallic structure becomes an engaging way to convey his passion for aeromodeling, while photographs of air transport are complemented by contextual elements, adding a distinctive nuance to the exhibition space.
This is expressed through capturing moments of aerial life—all crafted from recycled materials.
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It’s remarkable how metal and wood designs integrate exquisitely across various art forms. The application of pigment on the surface of certain structural elements often defines the artistic merit of the pieces.
The artist is a lover of time—as demonstrated by these next sculptures: Encyclopedia, Piñacito, Angel, Magician, and Mermaid each embodying a profound reflection on human impulse, with the power to imagine and build.
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Scenes of winged nature are transformed into photographic images, presented in a series that enhances the interpretation and enjoyment of each photograph.
One particularly evocative work open to the public is 'My White Grandfather and My Black Grandfather,' inspired by Cuban musical culture. Here, a conga drum represents the religion of the dark-skinned race, while a guitar symbolizes the light-skinned race - a highly creative and imaginative composition.
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In these photographic representations, both the application of monochromatic values (black, grays, white) and polychrome techniques are fully mastered.
The final room, 'Attract,' also showcases the exploration of environmental manifestations - particularly birds, captured in their natural habitats.
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The exhibition features sculptures of ingenious figurations, the projection of a personal miniaturist style, and captivating installations. These works showcase a practice where contemplation and the cultivation of peace prevail, achieved through the configuration of pleasing aesthetics—marked by good taste, exquisite craftsmanship, and imbued with beauty and identity.
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Additionally, other unique metal creations and transport designs captivate viewers - particularly the nostalgic homage to automotive history featuring a 1929 Ford model, remarkably crafted with 70% recycled cutlery 🍴.
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Two works employ Christian iconography: Crucified Christ (a polychrome photograph) and Christ for Peace (a sculpture composed of bullet casings). Both pieces were conceived as calls to action for peacekeeping, incorporating religious elements from a cultural perspective.
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In short, 'Sueños Forjados' is a testament to how artistic talent fuses with creativity and extreme expressiveness to produce something truly unique. If you've ever wanted to own a piece of handmade art for your home, this exhibition will inspire you with its charm and originality. It will be open to the public from Ciego de Ávila for a full month, as well as to travelers passing through the province.
All photos were taken by my IPhone 12 Pro and edited at InShot. English is not my native language, I used www.DeepL.com/Translator.
Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mi IPhone 12 Pro y editadas en InShot. El Inglés no es mi idioma nativo, usé www.DeepL.com/Translator.
Hola comunidad, familia y amantes del arte en @hivediy Saludos 😊 Hoy tengo el placer de invitarlos a una exposición colectiva de arte denominada "Sueños Forjados" en la galería Raúl Martínez de mi ciudad natal Ciego de Ávila, Cuba 🇨🇺. Estarán presente pinturas, artesanía, orfebrería y muchos objetos de diferentes creadores. Espero les gusten las obras y disfruten cada uno de esto diseños artísticos. ¡Acompáñame en este maravilloso recorrido 😉!---
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On my way to the gallery, I captured some spontaneous shots of the city’s raw charm. "Forged Dreams" is a deeply personal exhibition by an artist who wandered into Havana’s cultural spaces—and found themselves forever captivated.
Inside, you’ll find striking metalwork crafts alongside paintings and mixed-media pieces, each whispering tales of transformation.
De camino a la galería, realicé algunas tomas fotográficas de la ciudad en un ambiente natural. La exposición Sueño Forjado es personal de alguien que decidió visitar varios espacios culturales y quedó atrapado dentro de ellos. En la misma se pueden apreciar hermosos trabajos artesanales en metal y otros soportes como la pintura.---
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This series of sculpted faces in wood and metal is truly original. You can see how recycled materials are transformed into diverse thematic pieces—inspired by nature and aeromodeling.
Even artistically stunning necklaces—this creator manages to forge them all.
Esta serie rostros escultóricos en madera y metal son bien originales. Se puede observar que a partir del reciclaje, se realizan piezas de diversas temáticas, que se moviliza en la naturaleza y aeromodelismo. Hasta collares artísticamente bellos, este creador logra forjar.---
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As a symbolic element of the exhibition, there is the constant challenge of time, with several sculptures representing temporality through unconventional interpretations of the clock.
Como elemento simbólico de la exhibición está el constante desafío del tiempo con varias esculturas que representan la temporalidad a través de impares interpretaciones del reloj.---
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Moving on to the next room, aerial art takes center stage, with photographs capturing various types of planes in mid-flight. Step by step, the avant-garde artisan embraced the creative universe of those craftsmen who merged functionality with beauty. This incorporation of new cultural notions enriched their spirit and techno-formal interests.
Pasando a la siguiente sala, se aprecia el arte aéreo, con fotografías que captan diferentes tipos de aviones en pleno vuelo. Paso a paso, el novísimo artesano, se apropió del universo creativo de aquellos artífices de la utilidad integrada a la belleza; esto incorporó otras nociones culturales, enriqueció su espíritu, e intereses tecno-formales.---
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The aircraft's metallic structure becomes an engaging way to convey his passion for aeromodeling, while photographs of air transport are complemented by contextual elements, adding a distinctive nuance to the exhibition space.
This is expressed through capturing moments of aerial life—all crafted from recycled materials.
La estructura metálica del avión se convierte en atractivo para comunicar su pasión por el aeromodelismo y fotografías del transporte aéreo son complementadas por algunos elementos de su contexto, concediéndole especial matiz a la sala expositiva. Eso se expresa a través de la captación de instantes de la vida aérea, todo con material reciclado.---
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It’s remarkable how metal and wood designs integrate exquisitely across various art forms. The application of pigment on the surface of certain structural elements often defines the artistic merit of the pieces.
The artist is a lover of time—as demonstrated by these next sculptures: Encyclopedia, Piñacito, Angel, Magician, and Mermaid each embodying a profound reflection on human impulse, with the power to imagine and build.
Es apreciable cómo los diseños del metal y la madera se integran, en varias artes, con exquisitez. La aplicación de pigmento en la superficie de algunos elementos conformadores de las obras, define, a veces, la valía artística. El autor es un amante del tiempo, estas siguientes esculturas lo demuestran, enciclopedia, piñacito, ángel, mágico y sirena todas con una profunda reflexión sobre el impulso humano, con la capacidad de imaginar y construir.---
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Scenes of winged nature are transformed into photographic images, presented in a series that enhances the interpretation and enjoyment of each photograph.
One particularly evocative work open to the public is 'My White Grandfather and My Black Grandfather,' inspired by Cuban musical culture. Here, a conga drum represents the religion of the dark-skinned race, while a guitar symbolizes the light-skinned race - a highly creative and imaginative composition.
Escenas de la naturaleza alada aparecen transformadas en imágenes fotográficas y la opción de mostrarla es la serie, facilitando, a su vez, la interpretación de cada una de las fotos para el disfrute. Una obra que queda abierta al público es la de mi abuelo blanco y mi abuelo negro, que viene dado por la cultura musical cubana, donde una tumbadora expresa la religión de la raza oscura y la guitarra la piel clara, muy creativo y imaginativo.---
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In these photographic representations, both the application of monochromatic values (black, grays, white) and polychrome techniques are fully mastered.
The final room, 'Attract,' also showcases the exploration of environmental manifestations - particularly birds, captured in their natural habitats.
En estas representaciones fotográficas, tanto la aplicación de valores (negro, grises, blanco), como la policromía, son aplicados a cabalidad. La última sala, Atrae, además, la búsqueda de manifestaciones del medio ambiente, por ejemplo, las aves, las cuales son captadas en sus respectivos entornos.---
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The exhibition features sculptures of ingenious figurations, the projection of a personal miniaturist style, and captivating installations. These works showcase a practice where contemplation and the cultivation of peace prevail, achieved through the configuration of pleasing aesthetics—marked by good taste, exquisite craftsmanship, and imbued with beauty and identity.
Esculturas de ingeniosas figuraciones, la proyección de un personal miniaturismo y atractivas instalaciones, son las propuestas que demuestran un quehacer en el que se impone la contemplación y gestión de la paz, a través de la configuración de agradables apariencias, con buen gusto y excelente factura, impregnadas de belleza e identidad.---
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Additionally, other unique metal creations and transport designs captivate viewers - particularly the nostalgic homage to automotive history featuring a 1929 Ford model, remarkably crafted with 70% recycled cutlery 🍴.
También, otras existencias metálicas-particulares y diseños de transportes, cautivan al espectador; y la recurrencia al pasado de la automovilística con la presencia del auto Ford 1929, realizado el 70% con cubiertos 🍴.---
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Two works employ Christian iconography: Crucified Christ (a polychrome photograph) and Christ for Peace (a sculpture composed of bullet casings). Both pieces were conceived as calls to action for peacekeeping, incorporating religious elements from a cultural perspective.
Dos obras recurren a la iconografía del cristianismo: Cristo crucificado (fotografía policromada) y Cristo por la paz (Escultura compuesta por casquillos de balas). Ambas fueron concebidas con el propósito de fungir como convocatorias para la gestión de la paz, con componente religioso desde la perspectiva cultural.---
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In short, 'Sueños Forjados' is a testament to how artistic talent fuses with creativity and extreme expressiveness to produce something truly unique. If you've ever wanted to own a piece of handmade art for your home, this exhibition will inspire you with its charm and originality. It will be open to the public from Ciego de Ávila for a full month, as well as to travelers passing through the province.
En resumen, Sueños Forjados es un testimonio de cómo el talento artístico se fusiona con la creatividad y la expresividad extrema para producir algo verdaderamente único. Si alguna vez deseaste tener una manualidad en casa, esta exposición te inspirará con su encanto y originalidad donde el público avileño podrá visitar durante todo un mes y viajeros de pasada por la provincia.---  --- If you liked it, don't forget to leave a comment and follow me for future posts. I'd love to know your opinion and ideas for the next one. Regards
Si te ha gustado, no olvides dejar tu comentario y seguirme para próximas publicaciones. Me encantaría saber tu opinión e ideas para el siguiente.---
All photos were taken by my IPhone 12 Pro and edited at InShot. English is not my native language, I used www.DeepL.com/Translator.
Todas las fotos fueron tomadas por mi IPhone 12 Pro y editadas en InShot. El Inglés no es mi idioma nativo, usé www.DeepL.com/Translator.