My name is Francisco H. Gadea Aviles. I was born in Nicaragua in 1958. I grew up amongst a family of artist, writers and singers. My father, also named Francisco Heriberto Gadea Mantilla has accomplished a great career as a landscaping artist and played a major role tutoring me in painting and drawing all throughout my childhood. I moved to Canada 31 years ago and I now live in Vancouver B.C with my wife and my four children. Through them I have learned the meaning of real love and solidarity.

Mi nombre es Francisco H. Gadea Avilés. Nací en Nicaragua en 1958. Crecí entre una familia de artistas, escritores y cantantes. Mi padre, también llamado Francisco Heriberto Gadea Mantilla, ha logrado una gran carrera como artista de paisajismo y desempeñó un importante papel como tutor de pintura y dibujo durante toda mi infancia. Me mudé a Canadá hace 31 años y ahora vivo en Vancouver B.C con mi esposa y mis cuatro hijos. A través de ellos he aprendido el significado del verdadero amor y la solidaridad.

Since I began painting, I experienced a strong inspiration and passion for love, feelings and a simple life that I try to express in my own unique way. Each time I begin painting, I fill my pallet with colour and let my creative imagination feel the experience of real freedom just like when the earth lets the volcano erupt and explode free.

Desde que comencé a pintar, experimenté una fuerte inspiración y pasión por el amor, los sentimientos y una vida simple que trato de expresar de una manera única. Cada vez que comienzo a pintar, lleno mi paleta con color y dejo que mi imaginación creativa sienta la experiencia de la verdadera libertad, como cuando la tierra deja que el volcán estalle y explote libremente.

I strongly believe that each artist has a great message for the world. Our expressions, ways and styles of painting are the words of those who can't speak, those who can't cry, those who can't smile, those who can't love, and those who died without the opportunity to live.