Madeleine
Selman

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Madeleine's passion for art is a story of resilience and overcoming. After leaving her country and her family, she found in painting a way to channel her emotions and give voice to her feelings. Her art is a testament to her inner strength and her ability to transform adversity into beauty.

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Madeleine Selman

"My works invite us to explore our essence and connect with the stories we carry in our souls."

Madeleine Selman is a Cuban artist based in Barcelona, whose work is immersed in the world of abstract art. Since the beginning of her career in 2021, she has used painting as a medium to express her Afro-Cuban roots and the emotions that arise from her personal experience. A law graduate from the University of Havana, Madeleine found in art a passion that transcends her academic training.

His creative process is a deep and visceral exploration, where each brushstroke is a manifestation of his feelings and thoughts. Through mixed media, he creates textures, superimpositions and contrasts, breaking with the traditional and giving life to unique and thought-provoking works. The influence of abstract expressionism is evident in his use of a vibrant palette that includes red, black, white, blue, yellow, pink and gold, colors that reflect the energy and joy of Afro-Cuban culture.

Among his most outstanding works is the collection "Los Orishas", in which each piece is a tribute to these deities, the result of a meticulous study and emotional connection. His works, such as "El mundo al revés" and "Oshun, Yemayá y yo", offer a space for interpretation and contemplation, leaving the viewer room for reflection.

Training

Law Degree

University of Havana, Cuba

Private Art Classes

José León Coro (Chino León), Professor of the National Academy of Fine Arts of Cuba.

Skills and Techniques

Abstract art and cubist surrealism
Oil and acrylic painting
Integration of mixed techniques and use of vibrant colors

Awards

Top Selection Paris 2024 International Award

Galleria Thullier, France

Barcelona, Spain

May 2025

Art Basel 2025

Basel, Switzerland

June 2025

Knokke Art Fair 2025

Knokke-Heist, Belgica

Agosto 2025

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The Orishas of Madeleine Selman: A Vibrant Journey into the Heart of Yoruba Spirituality

Madeleine Selman's Los Orishas Solo Exhibition From May 17 to June 17, 2025, the solo exhibition Los Orishas by talented painter Madeleine Selman transformed the gallery into a sanctuary of color, mysticism and deep spiritual connection. The...

Madeleine Selman: ''Its very essence is to be masked''.

Written about Madeleine Selman Housein, by Andrea García Casal, art historian and theorist Allegory of Fraud in Attributes and symbols in profane art: dictionary of a lost language. Guy de Tervarent. 1958. The art theorist Guy de Tervarent, whose...

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Thank You Message

Dear José "Chino" León,

I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for your unconditional support and invaluable guidance in my artistic journey. Since we began our collaboration, your wisdom and constructive criticism have been fundamental to my development as an artist.

Thank you for opening the doors to the world of art and for believing in my potential even when I myself doubted. Your teachings have allowed me to explore new techniques and deepen my creative expression.

I value every conversation and every piece of advice you have given me. I am excited to continue this journey and look forward to making you proud as my work evolves.

With gratitude,

Madeleine Selman