EDWARDO SETIEN
In the realm of artistic expression, Edwardo Setien stands as a multifaceted creative force, a visionary who wields the brush as a conduit to the depths of his subconscious. Setien's artistic odyssey began in Cuba, his birthplace, before he embarked on a transcendent quest for creative freedom and broader opportunities in the United States.
Setien's artistic journey commenced with a diverse array of roles: writer, poet, photographer, journalist, and accountant. Yet, among this mosaic of talents, his true ardor ignited in the realm of painting. His arrival in the U.S. heralded a chapter of artistic evolution, commencing with a tenure at The Globe-Times newspaper in Pennsylvania as a photographer and reporter.
The trajectory of Setien's artistic ascendancy led him to the prestigious South Florida Art Center, where his ingenuity found a home. It was here, on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, that Setien inaugurated his gallery-studio, a sanctum where he delved into a kaleidoscope of mediums and surfaces. With an alchemical touch, he manipulated canvases using his fingers, hands, and assorted tools, birthing his revolutionary Non-Forgery technique.
Setien's art, an embodiment of enigma and mystique, transcends temporal constraints. Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences spanning primitive, African, and Egyptian cultures, his oeuvre embodies abstract surrealism. Within the fluid strokes and ethereal forms, Setien subtly weaves reflections on life's intricacies, the unknown, and the very fabric of existence.
Driven by a profound desire to combat the proliferation of forgeries in the art world, Setien embarked on an audacious mission. His Non-Forgery technique bore the indelible imprint of his fingerprints upon each creation, rendering his works impervious to replication or falsification—a testament to his unwavering dedication to authenticity.
Setien's artistic peregrinations have graced galleries and festivals in cosmopolitan hubs like New York, San Francisco, and Miami. His artworks have found sanctuary in collections traversing the globe, embellishing spaces from the heart of America to the corridors of Paris, Rome, and beyond.
Through exhibitions spanning decades, Setien's artistic odyssey has been punctuated by accolades, his creations finding sanctuary in the private collections of luminaries across the world. From the esteemed President of MDC, Dr. Eduardo Padrón, to patrons in Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia, Setien's art has woven itself into the fabric of global appreciation.
Eduardo Setien's canvas is not merely a tableau of colors; it's a portal into the depths of human consciousness—a testament to his ceaseless exploration of the profound and the ineffable. In a world where art is often mired in imitation and deceit, Setien's brushstrokes emerge as an indelible testament to artistic sincerity and creative valor.