Demi

Born in Camaguey, Cuba in 1955, Demi depicts a vibrant and intimate universe centered upon children, but hers is neither a sugar‑coated nor an innocent vision. Demi is a sobriquet to indicate her life was cut in half by exile, and she emphasizes individuality and ambiguity by avoiding the use of a last name. Demi deliberately employs a naïve style and paints mainly children. Her subjects are denuded and androgynous, preternaturally mature and far from ingenuous, reflecting their precocious experiences. Although rooted in her personal history, these subjects are fanciful and universal, with powerful social and political overtones.