A poetic and visual exploration of Havana and Cuban identity through layered abstraction, symbolism, and cultural memory.
by Ramón Menocal
Poemas a La Habana & Puro Cubano
The Poemas a La Habana & Puro Cubano series reflects Ramón Menocal’s deep connection to Cuban identity and the cultural memory of Havana. Through abstraction and layered compositions, these works evoke the rhythm, atmosphere, and emotional resonance of the city.
Poemas a La Habana presents a more lyrical and reflective approach, where the city becomes a poetic subject shaped by memory and perception. In contrast, Puro Cubano introduces a more direct and assertive visual language, emphasizing cultural essence, materiality, and symbolic presence.
Together, these works form a dialogue between nostalgia and identity, capturing both the intimacy and complexity of Cuban cultural expression.
Poemas a La Habana
Poemas a La Habana #1
2004
Acrylic on canvas
32 × 20 in
Poemas a La Habana #2
2004
Acrylic on paper
35 × 29 in
Poemas a La Habana #3
2004
Mixed media on canvas
35 × 24 in
Poemas a La Habana #4
2004
Collage on paper
35 × 29 in
Puro Cubano
Criaturas deseantes
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
45 × 49 in
Cuba: urdimbre primaria
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
44 × 44 in
Puro Cubano #1
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
32 × 34 in
Puro Cubano #2
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
27 × 16 in
Puro Cubano #3
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
21 × 15 in
Puro Cubano #4
2005
Mixed media and acrylic on canvas
18 × 18 in
