Ibaye 1950

"Ibaye" (1950) by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam (1902-1982) is a striking example of his unique style, which blends Cubist abstraction with Afro-Cuban imagery. The work features a dark, almost mystical figure with angular features and stylized wings against a textured gray background. The figure's body is composed of geometric shapes and patterns, and the inclusion of horns and a swirling design around the head suggests a powerful and symbolic presence. Lam's work explored the cultural and spiritual heritage of his native Cuba, incorporating elements of African art and mythology into his modernist compositions.