BIOGRAPHY
(1968, Havana, Cuba) Lives and works in Miami, Florida. William Martinez Brito creates conceptual-based paintings with photo-realistic execution and a touch of surrealism. His artistic skills reflect his devotion to the creative process and its expression. Working mainly within the field of figurative painting, Brito’s artistic practice is characterized by a consistent exploration of new topics, the often-toxic environments that influence them, and reflections shaped by his unique perspective on life. His work engages with relevant societal themes using critical thought and analysis, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of existence through his distinctive lens.
Brito graduated from (National Art School of Cuba) “Luís Casas Romero” and Academia de las Artes (Academy of Fine Arts) “Vincentina de la Torre” in Camagüey, Cuba. Brito’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions and collective art exhibits nationally and internationally. His donation of art for the “Pintando Together” fundraising auction (2010) at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables benefiting wounded soldiers is one example of Brito’s commitment to social engagement.
Additionally, Brito participates in art shows, including Art Basel Week, the Coral Gables Gallery Walk and Art in the Breezeway, and the Schacknow Museum of Fine Art in Plantation, Florida. His artistic journey includes performance art, including the 1988 “La Campana de Toledo” in Camagüey, Cuba.
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WILLIAM MARTINEZ BRITO. 1968-Havana, Cuba
Art School “Luís Casas Romero” and Academia de las Artes (Academy of Fine Arts) “Vicentina de la Torre”, Camagüey, Cuba.
2025-London Art Biennale, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road SW3
2024-Art Basel Week, Red Dot Art Fair Show (Mana Wynwood Convention Center). 2012-Personal Show at Sunset Place Gallery at Coral Gables Miami, FL
2010-PINTANDO TOGETHER. Reception and Auction to Benefit Matamoros Corporation. Gary Nader-Auctioneer. Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables. March 23. 2010-Art Basel Week. Coral Gables Gallery Walk and Art in The Breezeway.
2007-SMOFA.The Schacknow Museum of Fine Art 7080 Plantation. Florida 2006-Fidelio Ponce de Leon Hall. Camaguey, Cuba.
2005-Fidelio Ponce de Leon Hall. Camaguey, Cuba. 2003- Art Show at the Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Camaguey, Cuba.
2001- Art Show Hypomnesia., Cuba. 2002-Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Salón de la Ciudad. Camagüey, Cuba
2000- Fidelio Ponce de León Hall. Camagüey, Cuba.
1997-Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Fidelio Ponce de León Hall. Camagüey, Cuba.
1992-Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Fidelio Ponce de León Hall. Camagüey, Cuba
1990-Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Fidelio Ponce de León Gallery. Camagüey, Cuba.
1990-Alejo Carpentier Gallery. Salón de la Ciudad. Camagüey, Cuba.
1989-Galería Alejo Carpentier. Salón de la Ciudad. Camagüey, Cuba.
1988-Performance La Campana de Toledo. Camagüey, Cuba.
STATEMENT
The artistic fusion speaks to the duality of existence. We live in a world where the ordinary coexists with the extraordinary, where realism can harmonize with the fantastic. By combining realism, caricature, and pop art, artists harness the power of each style to transcend the confines of any single artistic tradition. In doing so, they beckon us to appreciate the layers of reality, to engage with the humorous and satirical, and to connect with the vibrancy of contemporary life.
