rigo memoria en fragmentos

The exhibition "rigo memoria en fragmentos" at Christian Berst, Paris, features the work of Guillermo Rigoberto Casola Marcos (1961-2025). Known as Rigo, the artist created gouache works depicting his inner world, blending scenes from his life as a Cuban marginal, erotic fantasies, and self-deprecating visions. His fragmented compositions often included phonetic text, reflecting a direct and unfiltered voice. Rigo's graphic style drew inspiration from pop art and comic strips, showcasing his skill as a colorist.

Despite two psychiatric hospitalizations, Rigo worked as a state employee until his death in the summer of 2025. This exhibition serves as a tribute to his resilience and his art, which is now part of significant collections of art brut and contemporary art. The works presented are described as carefully arranged under his bed in the apartment he shared with his brother.