Roger Toledo Camagüey, Cuba | 1986

Roger Toledo is an abstract artist whose work explores the relationship between structure, form, and color. From an early age, Toledo showed a deep aptitude for drawing and painting, which led him to study at theVicentina de la Torre Academy of Arts, graduating in 2005. He continued his education at the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), developing his distinctive artistic voice.

Toledo's practice is characterized by the use of geometric patterns, layered textures, and bold color to create dynamic spatial relationships. This approach allows him to reflect on universal and Cuban pictorial traditions, while also offering space for introspection and innovation.

Rather than the desire to establish a signature style, Toledo's work is driven by a pluralistic vision, where each piece evolves as a unique exploration of form and content. During his residences in New York and Minnesota in 2014 and 2015 respectively, Toledo's practice underwent a dramatic evolution. Exposure to contemporary paintings that incorporated industrial techniques and technological processes led him to rethink his own methods, moving beyond traditional Cuban training focused on classical technique and craftsmanship. Toledo's experimentation with unconventional tools expanded his creative processes, shifting from abstraction to incorporating textured surfaces, landscape elements and varied modes of expression.

Toledo has exhibited in numerous group and solo shows in Cuba, Mexico, Sweden, and the UnitedStates. His work can be found in numerous private collections in Europe, Latin America,and the United States. Toledo lives and works as an independent artist in Havana, Cuba.