KCHO was born in 1970, Nueva Gerona, Isla de Pinos. He began his artistic training there and soon after moved to Havana, where he completed his studies and currently lives and works. He is today one of the most important artist of his generation and his work can be found in prestigious museums and institutions around the world. Among those we can mention MOMA, New York; the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana, Cuba; Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain; Museo Van Reekum, Apendoorn, Netherlands and the Centro de Arte Walker, Minneapolis, just to mention a few.
He appeared on the Cuban scene in the early 90s with a very unique style. In a decade marked by an increasing migration process it is not a surprise that his work gravitated towards that theme. He chooses to portray the drama of the Cuban migration, specifically the perilous voyage by sea. The dangers of that type of trip are represented in the innertubes, boats and oars that he uses to create his pieces.
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KchoImpenetrable, 2020Installation, metal structure and wires for hanging; wood fishermen’s oars, fishermen’s nets and hooks.
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KchoDeconstruyendo el Muro, 2019Mixed media on canvas83 x 92.50 inSold
210.82 x 234.95 cmView more details -
KchoEl Rostro de mis Ancestros, 2019Mixed media on burlap73.50 x 83 in
186.69 x 210.82 cmView more details -
KchoHuellas en la tierra, estelas en el mar, 2019Mixed media on canvas83 x 95.50 in
210.82 x 242.57 cmView more details -
KchoTiburon, 2012Styrofoam figure, used human clothes, hanging vinyl wires100 x 48 x 22 1/2 in
254 x 121.9 x 57.1 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2007Serigraph30 x 44 in
76.2 x 111.76 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2006Crayon on canvas47 3/4 x 39 1/2 in
121.3 x 100.3 cmView more details -
KchoArchipelago, 2005Innertube, metal, wood23 x 55 in
58.42 x 139.7 cmView more details -
KchoNaufragio II, 2005Oil stick on paper55 x 74 1/2 in
139.7 x 189.2 cmView more details -
KchoObjetos Soñados, 2005Wood walls, metal roof, oars
120 x 96 x 120 inView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2005Lithograph on heavy paper30 x 22.50 in
76.2 x 57.15 cmEdition 43 of 50View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2005Xylography40 x 27.50 in
101.6 x 69.85 cmEd. 19 of 25View more details -
Kcho"Archipielago" Series, 2003Lithograph28.75 x 40 in
73.02 x 101.6 cmPA 5/5 Edition of 100View more details -
KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Lithograph26.50 x 30.50 in
67.31 x 77.47 cmEdition 11 of 50View more details -
KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Lithograph26.50 x 30.50 in$ 1,600.00
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KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Mixed media on canvas85.50 x 120 in
217.17 x 304.8 cmView more details -
KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Charcoal on Paper48 x 96 in
121.92 x 243.84 cmView more details -
KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Sculpture (Mixed media. Wooden boat with metal shanty houses)30 x 27 x 9 in.
76.2 x 68.6 x 22.9 cm.View more details -
KchoArchipelago Series, 2003Charcoal on Paper48 x 96 in
121.92 x 243.84 cmView more details -
KchoLa Jungla Series (5 pieces), 2003Aquatint Etching24 x 28 in
60.96 x 71.12 cmEdition 23 of 50 plus 5 AP$ 5,000.00View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2003Bronze Sculpture84 x 14 x 14 inSoldView more details
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KchoUntitled, 2003Bronze and patina9 x 26 1/2 x 9 in.
22.9 x 67.3 x 22.9 cm.Edition of 7$ 12,000.00 SoldView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2003Serigraph on heavy paper27.50 x 31.50 in
69.85 x 80.01 cmEd.78 of 100$ 400.00View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2003Bronze Sculpture
(Oars with thorns)84 in
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KchoCaimana, 2002Mixed media on canvas59 x 92.25 in
152.4 x 203.2 cmView more details -
KchoKayak, from the "Objetos Peligrosos" series, 2002PVC kayak with marlin bills in the seat opening22 x 204 x 20 inView more details
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KchoLa Jungla y El Huracán, 2002Mixed media on canvas80 x 80 in
203.2 x 203.2 cmView more details -
KchoPropellers & Stones, 2002Mixed media on canvas80 x 80 in
203.2 x 203.2 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2002Mixed media on canvas81.50 x 100 in
207.01 x 254.0 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2002Crayon on paper12.50 x 16.50 in
31.75 x 41.91 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2002Lithograph on heavy paper
27 1/2 x 39 1/2 in
69.8 x 100.3 cmEdition 12 of 25View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2002lithograph o heavy paper
26 1/2 x 34 1/2 in
67.3 x 87.6 cmEdition 24 of 25$ 1,600.00View more details -
KchoBelguim, 2001Mixed media on paper65 x 61 in
165.1 x 154.94 cmView more details -
KchoMHP, 2001Serigraph on heavy paper44 x 30 in
111.76 x 76.2 cmEd.48 of 50View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2001Mixed media sculpture22" highView more details
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KchoUntitled, 2001Serigraph on heavy paper27.50 x 38.50 in
69.85 x 97.79 cmEdition 19 of 30View more details -
KchoUntitled, 2001Bronze Sculpture43 x 25 inSold
109.22 x 63.5 cmView more details -
KchoColumna Infinita, 2000Lithograph39.50 x 27.50 in
100.33 x 69.85 cmEdition 3 of 21View more details -
KchoLandscape, 2000Mixed media on paper60 x 58.50 in$ 12,000.00
152.4 x 148.59 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 2000Shoe polish on paper40 x 28 in$ 8,000.00
101.6 x 71.1 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled Dec. 2000, 2000Mixed media on canvas40 x 40 inSold
101.6 x 101.6 cmView more details -
Kcho"Mangle" series, 1999Ink on paper80 x 51 1/2 in
203.2 x 130.8 cmView more details -
KchoUntitled, 1994Serigraph20 x 28 inSold
50.8 x 71.12 cmView more details -
KchoS.P., 1990Lithograph on heavy paper22 x 29 in
55.88 x 73.66 cmEd.8 of 30$ 500.00 SoldView more details -
KchoUntitledSerigraph on heavy paper19.50 x 28 in
49.53 x 71.12 cmEd.49 of 50View more details
Kcho, like Matisse, knows that it is drawing which leads to the spirit, and color to the senses. He also learned as a rule that it is drawing that can guide color along the paths of spirituality.
- Jorge A. Fernandez Torres | Art Critic and Curator of Exhibitions
The scared surfaces, the aggressive and sketch-like lines are allusive to the difficulties involved in the process. The lonely and scattered pieces suggest abandonment and death, portraying a grim scenario of what can happen in the vast and immensity of the sea.
