Born in Parraga, Cuba, Gabriel is a sculptor whose work blends the figurative arts and anatomical sciences with an emphasis on portraiture. His collaboration with scientists around the globe has yielded 3 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals which develop reliable methods for anatomically reconstructing humans.

Before his academic career, Gabriel was a clay modeler for Ford Motor Company where he honed his sculpting abilities in a product design context. These experiences have granted him his current position as a professor of 3D Design, Portrait Sculpting, and Anatomy at Arizona State University.

His expertise in portraiture led his work to be featured in museums, galleries, and private/public collections globally. This includes multiple showings of his marble carvings in Italy, nearly a decade’s-worth of portraits displayed in the permanent collection of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, as well as solo and group shows in various locations across the U.S.