CADEJO
My brother, Fredy Gabuardy, and I, Francisco Gabuardy, are currently working as an identical twin artist duo. We began collaborating four years ago with a one-of-a-kind project called Cadejo. It's a series rooted in our shared Nicaraguan identity and works as a milestone to mark our bold decision to pause our individual studio practices in order to work together.
We create medium to large scale pieces on a custom double-sided easel that allows us to work on multiple paintings simultaneously. While we primarily use acrylic, we employ a large range of materials when the concept of a piece calls for it. Each piece has its own process-logic and set of restrictions or guidelines. Throughout the making, we engage in an ongoing push and pull dialogue to assess its direction, content, and completion. Fredy brings his tenacious building skills and material experimentation. I bring my rigorous studio practice that carries a playful knowledge of color, composition and attention to detail.
The desire to document this rare artistic experience as identical twins not only showcases our shared origins and experiences but also our willingness to take creative risks, push each other further, and utilize our mutual sense of high-level artistry. Ultimately, through the process of investing time and energy, along with our clear curiosity, our collaborative creations exude beauty, mystery, and meaning.
