Description:
A powerful and evocative work by the renowned Cuban master Roberto Fabelo, this piece masterfully merges his signature surrealist vision with profound Cuban cultural and religious symbolism. The artwork is executed on a series of ceramic tiles, a unique application that highlights the artist's versatility across various mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and illustration.

The composition reinterprets the central legend of Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba. Three figures in a small boat navigate turbulent waters that appear to pour from an oversized pot, a common motif in Fabelo's art that he has used to symbolize sustenance, life, and the human condition. One figure in the boat is depicted in a manner evocative of the Virgin Mary, holding an infant and a cross, referencing the miraculous appearance of the statue to the "three Juans" during a storm in the 17th century. A Cuban flag is prominently displayed in the boat's stern, grounding the spiritual narrative in the social and political reality of the Cuban experience, including themes of migration and hope for freedom.

Fabelo, a recipient of Cuba's prestigious Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas, is celebrated for his "magical realism" style, which employs grotesque human and animal figures and biting satire to offer commentary on social and political issues. This piece is a compelling example of his ability to narrate visual stories that oscillate between the fantastic and the grotesque, making it a highly desirable work for collectors of contemporary Latin American art. This piece includes a certificate of authenticity from the artists studio. 

Medium: Oil on ceramic tiles 

Dimensions: H:32 in, L:23 in.