Antonio Capellán
A Visionary of Caribbean Syncretism
Antonio Capellán stands as a legendary figure within the landscape of Dominican contemporary art, a creator whose work breathes with the very essence of the Antilles. Born in Tamboril, in the Santiago province of the Dominican Republic, his artistic journey was deeply rooted in the fertile landscapes and complex social textures of his homeland. As a versatile master who excelled in painting, installa
tion, and sculpture, Capellán possessed a unique ability to transform the discarded and the mundane into profound visual verses. His practice often moved within the evocative waters of Povera art, utilizing a Caribbean syncretism that wove together symbols and signs from both the past and the present.
His creative process was famously inspired by the natural world and the remnants of human existence found along the shores. He was know…
