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Christian Quin Newell — Sex in Cuba
Christian Quin Newell

Sex in Cuba

2018

Sex in Cuba is a charcoal drawing created in 2018 that explores themes of desire, identity, and cultural specificity. The use of charcoal as a medium allows for nuanced tonal variations and expressive mark making across the paper surface. The work draws on the particular cultural context of Cuba to examine complex social and personal dynamics. Through abstraction and figuration, the piece navigates intimate subject matter with sophistication and depth. The medium's tactile qualities enhance the emotional resonance of the composition.

Medium
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

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Christian Quin Newell, Sex in Cuba, 2018

Sex in Cuba is a charcoal drawing created in 2018 that explores themes of desire, identity, and cultural specificity. The use of charcoal as a medium allows for nuanced tonal variations and expressive mark making across the paper surface. The work draws on the particular cultural context of Cuba to examine complex social and personal dynamics. Through abstraction and figuration, the piece navigates intimate subject matter with sophistication and depth. The medium's tactile qualities enhance the emotional resonance of the composition.

Medium
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions
29.7 x 21.1 cm
Year
2018
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Charcoal Drawing, Cultural Exploration, Social Commentary, Intimate Subjects, Figure Studies, Tonal variation, Expressive Medium, Paper Based, Identity Themes, Contemporary Drawing