IVAN CAPOTE

Iván Capote, part of a daring generation of Cuban artists that emerged in the late 90s, contributed to reshape the contemporary art scene on the island. Iván, much like his brother Yoan Capote, quickly established himself as one of the most exciting and talented Cuban artists from his generation. His work is deeply marked by the exploration of text in aesthetic discourse and the way in which it can be used to make social or political commentary. His works take on an interactive role and encourage the public to actively participate in unscrambling his works.
Iván Capote's reductive approach to sculpture and installation draw out an honest simplicity that resonates with people from all backgrounds, allowing the viewers to impose their own conceptual understandings and meanings onto Capote's work. Like many other Cuban artists, Iván deals with the unstable economic and political status of his country, however, it is in his simple act of reflecting on human issues and concerns that resonates most with individuals.