Darwin Leon

Sarcastic Satire
Oil on Canvas

Scenic images portray the nature of expressive design through the movement of action and textured aspects. With a sharp sense of humor and figurative imagination, Darwin Leon details the social context of pseudo-political, human involvement with a flair for enhanced form and characterization. Displaying the imbalances of society with a sarcastic perspective, Leon’s artistic creations animate the discontinuities of the industrial order. Leon's paintings play on the interpersonal deceptions that move culture.

"Utilizing the sarcastic theory that everyone cannot be completely open and honest about everything, makes me aware of the hidden agendas and double-plays occurring in our world. My artwork portrays the hierarchy of dominance over others as the characters display their motives. At the same time, I work to include humor as a foundation for serious commentary, so people can grasp the meaning without feeling too offended by the message."

Leon is a Cuban native who learned to explore his artistic style while studying at San Alejandro Art School, Casa De La Cultura and Miami-Dade Community College. After 20 years of drawing and painting, Leon’s influences include a variety of cultural references and techniques utilized by Cuban, American, African and Russian artists. Darwin has also displayed his work locally at Southwest Miami High School’s Student Art Show for three consecutive years.