toy theater (2019) Drawing by Orestes Barrios Maranon

Orestes Barrios Marañón is a versatile artist born on December 27, 1963, in Pinar del Río, Cuba. He is recognized for his expertise in various artistic disciplines, such as printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, design, scenography, restoration, interior decoration, and children's book illustration. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts "San Alejandro" in Havana, Cuba, in 1983.
His professional career includes significant roles, such as a museum piece restorer in Pinar del Río from 1984 to 1986 and a Fine Arts teacher at the "José Licourt Domínguez" Primary Teacher Training Center in San Cristóbal, Pinar del Río, from 1986 to 1987. He also conducted painting workshops at the Pre-University Vocational School of Exact Sciences "Federico Engels" in Pinar del Río from 1987 to 1988.
Barrios Marañón's teaching career flourished when he became a teacher at the "Roberto Diago" Academy of Fine Arts in Matanzas, where he served from 1989 to 2003 and eventually held the position of director from 1999 to 2003. He continued his educational contributions as a teacher at the "Raúl Martínez" Academy of Fine Arts in Morón from 2008 to 2013.
Throughout his artistic career, Orestes Barrios Marañón has participated in numerous collective exhibitions in Cuba and abroad. He has received several awards and mentions for his exceptional talent and creativity. His work has been exhibited in various countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, France, Germany, Argentina, Italy, the United States, and Spain.
Barrios Marañón's artistic repertoire encompasses a wide range of techniques and styles, demonstrating his versatility and strong commitment to the world of art. His contributions to the Cuban artistic landscape are undeniable, both as a creator of original works and for his influence and guidance to future generations of artists in his role as an educator. His legacy endures through his work and his lasting impact on the artistic community.
His works are housed in private collections worldwide, including Spain, Canada, the United States, Italy, Portugal, France, Uruguay, Germany, Japan, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba.

• Nationality: CUBA
• Date of birth : 1963
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Cuban Artists