William Martinez Brito

“There is a Silent and Explosive Line” delves into human migration, transcending borders and time, echoing Operation Peter Pan in Cuba. From 1960-1962, this secret campaign separated thousands of Cuban children from their parents, relocating them to U.S. states like Florida and Nebraska, often in substandard or abusive housing. Pedro Pan impacted 25,000 children, mainly teenage boys, with 10% never reunited with their families. Brito’s painting captures this trauma, portraying the tension of leaving one’s past while delicately carrying it forward. The fragile bubble and enduring image of ‘home’ symbolize migration as both a physical and emotional metamorphosis, urging reflection on the profound sacrifices and gains involved

William Martinez Brito, born in 1968 in Havana, Cuba. He creates conceptual, photo-realistic paintings with surreal elements, focusing on figurative art and exploring societal themes critically. A graduate of Cuba’s National Art School and Academy of Fine Arts, his work has featured in international exhibits and events like Art Basel week in Coral Gables . His donation of art for the “Pintando together” fundraising auction at the Biltmore in Coral Gables Brito’s commitment to social engagement.