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Derwin Leiva
Lives and works in Ewa Beach, HI, United States of America
https://www.derwinleiva.com
Derwin Leiva was born in Santa Clara, Cuba in 1978 where variety of media: painting, photography, print making, glass,
he became fascinated with art at an early age. He always metal fabrication, and bronze casting. Although his work has
looked forward to help his grandfather make charcoal from the been influenced by artists like Picasso, Boccioni, and Wifredo
Aroma tree because it was a way for him to get free materials Lam; Cuban music has always been a constant backdrop to
to draw. He would pick up empty cigarette boxes and break his work. Through the use of rhythm and motion in his work
them so he could use the white surface in the inside of he mirrors the experience of freedom found through Cuban
the box to draw. He really enjoyed drawing with charcoal music. He has participated in several international exhibitions
in different surfaces and it helped him capture his passion including International Biennale Barcelona, Spain and Biennale
for art.In 1995 he moved to Miami and in 2004 he moved to Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea 2019 in Mantova, Italy.
Honolulu, Hawaii where he currently resides. Leiva started His work has been displayed at the MEAN (European Museum
taking drawing and painting classes at the Honolulu Museum of Modern Art) and the Diocesan Museum Francesco Gonzaga.
of Art Linekona School, and then he attended University of His work has been published worldwide by magazines like:
Hawaii Manoa to attain his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art World of Art, Exquisite Arts, Spotlight Contemporary Art, Art
with a sculpture concentration. Here he was exposed to a International Contemporary, Create and several books like
TOP CONTEMPOR ARY ARTISTS THE HUNGRY MUSICIAN, 2017 OIL ON CANVAS 60X48 IN. | 152.4X122 CM.
MUSICAL CITY, 2019 OIL ON CANVAS 36X30 IN. | 91.4X76.2 CM.
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