Sculptor and Silversmiths. He studied at San Alejandro Fine Arts Academy and dedicated later to Crafts Jewellery and sculptures in precious metal.

Rafart`s scuptures made in marble and metal are disquieting and original sculptoric shapes, zoomorphic some of them, bounded to infinite interpretations or simbolic representations.

His craft-jewelry pieces are also unique holding a refined technique, originality, excellence and high aesthetic sense.

The harmonic integration of different elements in a work is a hallmark in his creations; each of them can be in its essence, an exotic bird, an insect, a sea snail or any natural existence that is adquiring new dimensions and even timeless connotations, allusive sometimes to science fiction worlds.

He is winner of diverse prizes and acknowledgements, such as: First Prize in Crafts Jewellery in the Quatriennial of Applied Arts; First Prize in Sculpture "The Kiosk of Silver". IV Competition International of Jeweller's of Taxco. Guerrero. Mexico; First Prize and Special Prize in Sculpture. X International Competition of Jeweller's of Taxco, Guerrero. Mexico.


His outstanding artistic labor have been awarded in Cuba with the National Distinction for National Culture and "Alejo Carpentier" Medal from State Council of Cuban Republic.

His works have been exhibited since 1962 in diverse solo and group exhibitions at national and overseas salons, appearing also in remarkable public collections at National Fine Arts Museum, Cuba; Museum from the Vatican City and in private collections of such countries as Argentina, Germany, Spain, EUA, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, Poland, Puerto Rico, Italy, England and Switzerland, among others.

Art works by this peerless creator are present in social and cultural institutions such as Paula Church and Miramar Trade Center with two large murals in copper.
Exquisite pieces born in his skilful hands have served as gifts for notable world personalities, this is the case of his work "Nautilus", well-known also as "El nacimiento del mundo" (The Birth of the World), which was granted in 1996 to Pope Juan Pablo by the hands of the Cuban President, Chief Commander Fidel Castro Ruz, during his visit to the Vatican, another art work by him was granted to the President of Popular Republic of China Jian Zeming at Meliá Varadero, during his visit to Cuba in 2001.

Notable experts have appreciated the high quality and excellence of this artist`s art works at the prestigious autions of Sotheby's and Christie's Houses.

Rafart is member of the Union of Cuban Artists and Writers (UNEAC), International Association of Plastic Artists (AIAP) and Cuban Association of Craftsman and Artists (ACAA). He spends a considerable part of his time on educational duties, giving seminars and workshops about the craft-jewel art in different countries.

More information at La Bijirita and in his personal site.

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