Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
Images courtesy of : Jack Shainman Gallery, NY
Words and artwork: Yoan Capote
Words and artwork: Yoan Capote
Cuban artists have changed, and the reality in Cuba is changing every year. In the ’80s maybe there was more censorship, but I don’t feel limited in my expression.
I understand that this article could be an example of a new generation of artists in Cuba. Right now, a lot of artists don’t want to go away. A lot of people I know want to stay, because they understand that maybe in the future things are going to be different.
Also right now Cuban artists are more focused on international issues. We know that the local, personal perspectives sometimes reduce the artistic value of a piece. That’s why the big challenge for my generation is to find the right point of equilibrium between local concerns and international projection.
There are other artists from other generations—older maybe—who have used the political situation as a point to call attention to their work. But politics are ephemeral, and art is forever. My goal is for someone who views my work in the future to see artistic value more than they see geographical or political commentary.
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