Cuba, where I was born and raised, is an endless source of inspiration.In 1995 I was part of DUPP, a collaborative group of fellow artists led by Rene Francisco, acclaimed artist and teacher at the Higher Institute of Arts (ISA, Havana). In DUPP Gallery we were encouraged to share ideas and engage directly with the social and urban space, entering into dialogue with the people living in the city.I moved to Amsterdam in 2003 and was selected to participate at the Rijksakademie residency from 2005 – 2006. This gave me the opportunity to experiment with materials and methods to develop new work. It was a stepping stone, enabling me to make the first works outside of Cuba and realize my first full-scale Encounter Place. Today this remains at the core of my practice.Fortunately, I was supported and recognized by the Mondriaan Foundation in The Netherlands. In 2011 I was granted the Basis Stipend, in 2017 the Proven Talent Stipend. These financial grants enabled me to participate in exhibitions in the Netherlands, Belgium, USA and Cuba. It allowed me to realize two full-scale/human size projects in public space: Bancontodos and Openlucht Lokaal (outdoor classroom).

Education: School for Visual Arts, Santa Clara, CU, 1988-1991 Professional School for Visual Arts (High School), Trinidad, CU, 1991-1995 Higher Institute of Arts (ISA), Havana, CU, 1996-2001