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Camué in Rwanda
Maestro Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla (AUG 28, 1933 - NOV 26, 2018) is a highly regarded Cuban artist from Santiago de Cuba, who dedicated his career to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Africa and the Caribbean. His work is characterized by a strong emphasis on facial features, which he imbued with a deep appreciation for the diverse traditions and histories of these regions.
Maestro Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla’s art is deeply rooted in the African cultural imprint, which he consistently incorporated into his works. His use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and detailed designs showcases his technical proficiency and his ability to capture the essence of the people and communities he depicted.
The exhibition "CARIBBEAN FACES" is a fitting tribute to Nohalla's artistic legacy and celebrates his lifelong dedication to showcasing the beauty and resilience of African and Caribbean cultures. The exhibition highlights the enduring connections between these regions, which have influenced and enriched one another over the centuries.
The exhibition is an opportunity for art lovers to appreciate Maestro Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla’s contributions to the cultural heritage of Cuba, the Caribbean and Africa. It showcases his unique artistic vision, which captured the vibrant energy and cultural richness of the people and communities he depicted.
Overall, Maestro Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla's artwork is a testament to his artistic brilliance and his enduring commitment to showcasing the African imprint on the cultural heritage of the Caribbean. His legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers worldwide, and his contributions to the world of art will be celebrated for generations to come. This exhibition “Rostros Caribeños/Caribbean Faces” at La Maison d'Haiti à Kigali, Rwanda is an homage to the artist and a homecoming for an illustrious son of Africa
Lincoln Nicolás was born in 1933 and throughout his extensive artistic career he stood out for his contribution to the artistic development of Santiago and especially the plastic arts. “His art is bearer of life, imagination and fantasy of the inner world with flamboyants of wide shadows and sensual mulattas with succulent bodies. The grandeur of his work has transgressed borders showing the best of Cuban criollismo." [1].
For his contribution to the cultural life of the Cuban people and especially of the city of Santiago de Cuba, he obtained numerous awards and distinctions, especially on the occasion of historical dates of great significance for this town. In addition to the "Illustrious Son of Santiago de Cuba" awarded by the Municipal Assembly of People's Power on behalf of the people, Camué, among his countless recognitions that he treasured in his workshop-gallery on Santo Tomás street, showed the José María Heredia Plaque and the Distinction
Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla, uno de los principales maestros de la ciudad , que nace un 28 de agosto 1933 y se despide el 26 de noviembre 2018 . Formador de creadores y portador de una producción artística que cantó a su villa , a la herencia africana: ritos , mujeres y varones,su homenaje a los protagonistas de la cultura rastafari,conceptos alimentados de la savia cromática calida , ingeniosamente organizada.Vasto fue su diario creador en el que también cultivó el retrato , el rotular de carteles y pancartas.Bien vale recurrir a mis palabras escritas en reseña del.2020:
"Maestro Camué, un hombre siempre en la memoria de los santiagueros. Gracías por tus creaciones y cariño sincero."
Luisa Maria - August 28, 2021
Entrañable señor, amigo ,géntil, hombre del pincel y el rotular : Nicolás Lincoln Camué Nohalla ( 26 de agosto 1933- 26 de noviembre 2018) . Abrigo los mejores recuerdos y enseñanzas de este caballero,maestro ,el pintor de los paisajes poblados con hembras sensuales y caribeñas,de los ritos mágicos ,las ngangas fabulosas,las composiciones propias dedicadas a la cultura rastafari ,a la cultura negra, amplio fue su repertorio en el que también cultivó el rotular de carteles y pancartas .
Sus pinturas tenían un colorido dintintivo y sobresalían por el trabajo que realizaba de manera suigéneris con la espátula , creando especies de texturas táctiles que connotan a sus piezas de una cualidad estética superior.
Formado en la academia de artes plásticas José Joaquín Tejada, formador de varias generaciones de creadores que hoy dignifican a la ciudad. Maestro Camué, un hombre siempre en la memoria de los santiagueros.Gracías por tus creaciones y cariño sincero.
Luisa Maria - August 26, 20200
We have had the honor and distinct privilege to visit the maestro and his wife at his taller in Santiago de Cuba in February 2017.
The entire series was painted in 2017, about a year before the master's death.
A little historical note that will take importance as time goes by ...
... around Kigali, capital of Rwanda
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