Reinaldo Pagán Ávila  (Cuban, b.1971)

Al Machete

Acrylic on canvas

Signed to lower left, titled and inscribed to verso

Visible 14 1/2 in. x 22 1/2 in., framed to 16 3/4 in. x 24 3/4 in.

A tightly composed image of hands gripping a machete in one hand and a lime in the other. A third hand grips a handle, perhaps the machete itself, in an exploration of temporality. Executed in rich earth tones with broad strokes that emphasize strength and determination, while the subdued background keeps focus on the physical act. The composition suggests themes of labor, resistance, and enduring resilience.

Reinaldo Pagán Ávila (Cuban, b. 1971) is a painter and cartoonist known for his contributions to contemporary Cuban art. Trained at the José Joaquín Tejada Art School, he later joined the influential artist group Cara Joven in the early 1990s. His work spans painting, drawing, and visual humor, earning him national and international recognition for both fine art and caricature.

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