This exceptional and highly dynamic original ink drawing by renowned Cuban contemporary artist Tomás Esson epitomizes his signature provocative, grotesque, and organic abstraction. The composition is a dense, fluid landscape of anthropomorphic and biomorphic forms, featuring morphing figures, open mouths, stylized eyes, and undulating, cellular structures rendered in crisp, confident black ink linework. Characterized by a raw, transgressive energy that challenges traditional figurative boundaries, Esson’s work seamlessly blends surrealism with expressionist spontaneity.

Adding extraordinary provenance, the lot includes a photographic record of the artist creating this exact drawing at his studio table. The reverse of the sheet features a warm personal dedication from fellow Cuban-American artist Miguel Fleitas to Lourdes Flores, alongside Esson's formal signature, title, date, and studio specifications.

Specifications

• Artist: Tomás Esson (Cuban, B. 1963)

• Title: "Luly's Sound"

• Medium: Ink on Paper

• Year: 2011

• Signature: Hand-signed "To Esson" on the reverse; further dated, titled, and inscribed with dimensions and "Miami" on verso. Upper register of verso includes an additional presentation inscription from artist Miguel Fleitas.

• Dimensions: 29" x 30"

Tomas Esson original drawing Cuban artist contemporary art Latin American boom Generation of 80s Lulys Sound biomorphic abstraction surrealism grotesque figures erotic forms expressionism black ink on paper signed dated 2011 studio photo provenance Miguel Fleitas fine art collection estate auction catalog inventory gallery exhibition