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THE BATH, 2021 OIL ON CANVAS 60X48 IN. | 152.4X121.9 CM.
ART AND ARTISTS MUSIC FOR TWO, 2019 OIL ON CANVAS 60X84 IN. | 152.4X213.3 CM.
LOVE QUEST, 2019 OIL ON CANVAS 24X18 IN. | 60.9X45.7 CM.
THE LIVING ROOM, 2020 OIL ON CANVAS 60X48 IN. | 152.4X121.9 CM.
DERWIN LEIVA
Lives and works in Ewa Beach, Hawaii HI, United States
https://www.derwinleiva.com
Derwin Leiva was born in Cuba in 1978 where music was part of his Italy. His work has been displayed at the MEAN (European Museum
daily life. In 1995 he moved to Miami and in 2004 to Hawaii where of Modern Art) and the Diocesan Museum Francesco Gonzaga.
he currently resides. He studied art at the Honolulu Museum of Art, His work has been published by Exquisite Arts Magazine, Create
Linekona School and completed his BFA with Sculpture concentration Magazine, Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine, Art International
at the University of Hawaii Manoa. Although his work has been Contemporary Magazine and several books like Important Excellent
influenced by artists like Picasso, Boccioni, and Wifredo Lam; Cuban Art Book, Artisti 20- Annuario Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea,
music has always been a constant backdrop to his work. Through The Great Encyclopedia of International Art, Masters of Today, 100
the use of rhythm and motion in his work he mirror the experience of Artist of the Future, Trends In Art: Insights For Collectors, and Top 10
freedom found through Cuban music. Most recently, Leiva exhibited Contemporary Artists Leiva’s work has been recognized internationally
at the 1st International Biennial of Art in the World 2021 in Palermo and most recently he received the prestigious “Collector’s Vision
and his work became part of the private collection of the US Embassy International Art Award,” the “Artexpo New York “Best New Exhibitor
in Guatemala. In addition, He has participated in several international Award,” “International Caravaggio Prize – Great Master of the
exhibitions including International Biennale Barcelona, Spain and Art,” “The International Botticelli Award,” “The International Diego
Biennale Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea 2019 in Mantova, Velazquez Prize,” and “The International Michelangelo Award.”
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