Jorge Camacho’s work draws heavily from Surrealism, featuring a symbolic and emotionally charged visual language. Self-taught, he combines biomorphic forms, skeletal imagery, and dreamlike landscapes to explore themes of violence, exile, and political repression. His compositions frequently revolve around classical structures, with vertical and horizontal axes defined by pillars, poles, and ritualistic objects like shields, spears, whips, and totems. His paintings explore occult and esoteric themes, drawing on alchemy, Symbolist literature, and Afro-Cuban traditions. They suggest secret societies and ritualistic ceremonies, creating a haunting atmosphere that merges the mystical with the corporeal. Camacho’s approach balances surreal dreamscapes with classical compositional rigor, inviting viewers into spaces where personal, political, and collective histories intersect. His use of symbolic complexity and visceral imagery creates an intense emotional impact, making his art both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through layered symbolism and a rich interplay of forms, Camacho’s practice examines the human condition, addressing trauma, resilience, and the search for meaning beyond the visible world. ...
