Foundation of a Future / Carlos Mateu

Carlos Mateu
Brooklyn, New York, United States
 
Foundation of a Future, 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 39 × 27 in
 
Foundation of a Future reflects on the search for stability, resilience, and direction in times of uncertainty. Inspired by a personal encounter rooted in Afro-Cuban musical tradition, the work draws on the metaphor of building on solid ground rather than unstable foundations. Through abstraction, the painting evokes the emotional and structural need for grounding to navigate future challenges. The work suggests that strength is not built in isolation, but through connection, guidance, and shared cultural knowledge, positioning resilience as both personal and collective.
 
Carlos Mateu is an artist and performer whose practice spans painting, music, and movement, drawing from Afro-Cuban traditions and diasporic cultural expression. His work integrates visual art with live performance, often engaging audiences through rhythm, participation, and embodied experience. Through interdisciplinary practice, he explores themes of identity, resilience, and collective connection.
 
$5000 USD