Salvador Gonzales Escalona (21 October 1948 – 16 April 2021) is a renowned Cuban artist known for his experiments in paintings, sculpture, and murals.
What is his Art Style?
Born in Havana, Cuba, Salvador Gonzales Escalona is known for his blend of African and Cuban styles, which he engenders as the ‘Afro-Cuban’ style; focusing on Santería — a syncretistic Cuban religion.
Along with these geographical traditions, he blends surrealism, cubism, and abstract art. He might as well be called the spiritual successor of José Clemente Orozco and Diego Rivera.
Salvador Gonzales Escalona’s Callejón de Hamel
Around April 1990, Salvador Gonzales Escalona began painting murals and sculptures in the Callejón de Hamel alleyway. For the sculptures, he used scrap - bathtubs, hand pumps, and pinwheels.