Juan Carlos Sánchez Lezcano is a renowned Cuban plastic artist, born on April 15, 1975 in Havana, Cuba. From an early age, he showed great interest and talent in art, which led him to study at the prestigious “San Alejandro” National School of Fine Arts.
His artistic style is characterized by a unique combination of figurative and abstract elements, creating works that convey deep emotional expression. Through his mastery of color, texture and composition, he manages to capture the essence of his subjects and take the viewer on a visual journey.
The works of Juan Carlos Sánchez Lezcano have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums both in Cuba and abroad. His work has been praised by art critics and collectors, who value its originality and his ability to convey a visual narrative.
Juan Carlos is an artist who constantly dialogues with his work. What he experiences, his dramas, his deepest pains, take on another meaning on the canvas, on the cardboard, on the wall.
In addition to his work as an artist, Juan Carlos Sánchez Lezcano has also ventured into art teaching, giving workshops and conferences for young artists. His passion for transmitting his knowledge and experience has been fundamental in his career.
Over the years, he has received several awards and recognitions for his outstanding contribution to the art world. His work is found in private and public collections throughout the world, cementing his position as one of the most important fine artists of his generation.
Juan Carlos Sánchez Lezcano continues to explore new techniques and themes in his work, always seeking to challenge the limits of art and offer the viewer a unique visual experience. His dedication and innate talent have allowed him to leave an indelible mark on the world of contemporary art.
Resident in Tenerife since the beginning of this century, Sánchez Lezcano has participated in around a dozen individual exhibitions and taken part in many other collective exhibitions, as well as having obtained important awards, among which the University of La Laguna Painting Prize stands out. Enrique Lite”, or Las Artes y Las Letras Arona 2017, among others.
Personal and Collective Exhibitions:
- Gallery opening, Krom Gallery. Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 2006
- Arona painting contest. Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 2006
- Collective Exhibition “Landscapes”, Krom Gallery. Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 2007
- Summer University Hall. Adeje, 2008
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife Biennial, 2008
- Ibero-American exhibition. Los Cristianos, Arona 2009
- Personal exposition “what t to k is.” City Hall Gallery, Tegueste, Tenerife, 2009
- Collective Expo, “Here Havana 1, 2, three painting.” Adeje Cultural Center, 2009
- Comics Exhibition. Adeje Cultural Center, 2010
- Tenerife Casinos Hall, 2011.
- Tenerife Casino, Santa Cruz de Tenerif, 2012
- Personal Exhibition “How is mine going?” Adeje Cultural Center, Tenerife, 2013
- Personal exhibition “How was mine” artegaleria Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 2015
- Personal exhibition “Test of Algar” artegaleria Santa Cruz de Tenerife.2016
Awards:
- Second place, Guía de Isora regional painting contest, 2011
- “Óscar Domínguez” Painting and Sculpture Award, Tacoronte City Council, 2012
- First prize for painting in the “Enrique Lite” Painting Contest, Universidad de la Laguna Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2016.
- First Arona painting prize for Arts and Letters. Arona Town Hall 2017
- Manolo Millares Prize for Plastic Arts from the Caja Canarias Foundation 2019
- First Prize, Painting Contest, Candelaria City Council, 2021
Artist details:
- His Facebook of him. https://www.facebook.com/juanvira/
- His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcsanchezlezcano/
- His catalog in ArtGOMA: https://artgoma.com/es/artist/juan-carlos-lezcano/
- His YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@yosemiscosass1