The Limbic Art - Practice: Mapping Transcultural Journey Through Emotion and Abstract Expressionism — What happens when art begins not with theory or form, but with feeling?

In this intimate, visually rich talk, multidisciplinary artist and educator Raúl Gasque explores what he calls Limbic Art — a practice that emerges from the emotional brain, guided by intuition, memory, and sensation. Drawing from his work in performance, abstract expressionism, photography, and text, Raúl maps his journey across continents, disciplines, and inner states — revealing how art can function as both a personal healing tool and a universal language.

With a career that spans more than 20 years in Asia, Latin America, and Europe, Raúl has led workshops and talks in institutions ranging from the National Institute of Arts in Mexico to National Chengchi University in Taiwan. His work engages themes of storytelling, psychology, and identity through a nontraditional lens.

Originally from Mérida, Yucatán, Raúl recently returned home after two decades abroad to reconnect with his roots and the rich cultural energy of the region. In this talk, he invites us to let go of rigid frameworks and consider a new approach to art — one that begins with vulnerability, sensation, and emotional truth.