Top Kabana is an artist from Madrid currently based in Marseille, whose work explores the intersections of reality, dreams, and dystopian scenarios. Through a process of questioning and observing societal myths and stories, the artist engages in internal debates that are translated into visual form. The characters, scenarios, and situations represented in his art emerge from periods of deep writing and reading, focusing on themes that stimulate or challenge his imagination. For Top Kabana, creating art is an urgent necessity, a way to give shape to his thoughts.

The artist’s creative philosophy, dubbed “Kabanism”, pushes the boundaries of harmony and consciousness. His works are saturated with vibrant colors, symbolism, and intricate details, often born from long stretches of silence and introspection. The paintings frequently feature bold combinations of hues, recurring pink-toned characters, and minute details like dots that invite close inspection.

Deeply influenced by Spanish culture, literature, and traditions, Top Kabana also incorporates auto-portraits that prioritize emotional essence over realism. Symbolism plays a central role in his art, often presenting enigmatic messages that demand thoughtful engagement and interpretation.

A recurring theme in his recent works critiques the impact of immediacy and social networks on humanity, reflecting a growing sense of disconnection from reality and the natural world. His art challenges the viewer to pause, reflect, and confront these complex issues through the lens of color, narrative, and symbolism.

He is an artist mainly focused on painting, from an early age. However, music, sculpture, installation and fashion are creative forms already used and present in proposals in which the artist works beyond painting.