José Cabrera - Cuando el mar aprende a guardar silencio

Oil on canvas
José Cabrera

When the sea learns to keep silent, José Cabrera captures one of those suspended moments in time where light, water, and memory seem to breathe in unison. The scene, dominated by a sunset ablaze with oranges, ochres, and deep violets, presents a flotilla of boats halted on a calm, almost reverent sea, as if awaiting the end of an ancient rite.

The composition is articulated with a classical sensitivity and, at the same time, deeply emotional. The silhouettes of the ships—dark, firm, contained—contrast with the luminous vibrancy of the sky and the golden reflections that fragment on the water's surface. Cabrera does not seek explicit movement; he bets on stillness, on that exact second when everything seems to have reached its fullness before disappearing.

The treatment of the sky is particularly remarkable. The clouds, worked with rich and nuanced layers, not only depict an atmospheric phenomenon but also build a spiritual atmosphere. The sunlight, filtering between candles and masts, turns the scene into a metaphor of transition: from day to night, from travel to rest, from waiting to contemplation.

From a curatorial reading, this work dialogues with the marinista tradition without falling into the anecdotal. There is no visible port or explicit destination; what matters is not the place but the state of mind. The viewer is invited to project themselves onto that open horizon, to find in the calm of the sea an intimate, almost meditative resonance.

For the collector, when the sea learns to keep silent is a piece that brings serenity, depth, and a luminous presence to the space it inhabits. It is a work that does not impose but accompanies; that does not shout but remains. Ideal for those seeking a painting capable of offering sustained beauty and an emotional experience that renews with each gaze.

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José Cabrera Hernández
Visual Artist

Email: josecabrerahernande@email.com


Professional Summary

Visual artist with a primary focus on painting, whose work explores themes related to identity and nature. Has experience in group exhibitions, institutional awards, and public mural projects, both nationally and internationally.

Academic Background

ALBA Professional Academy of Plastic Arts
Holguín, Cuba
2012 – 2016

Artistic Experience and Exhibitions

Group exhibition, Holguín City Art Center, Cuba (2012).

Participation in various collective exhibitions (2013).

Municipal Award, Painting category, Las Tunas, Cuba (2013).

Participation in the Holguín City Hall Exhibition, Cuba (2014).

Participation in SICAB International, Spain — Winning artist (2022).

Exhibition of works and artistic discussion, Holguín, Cuba (2022).

Mural commissions and projects

Creation of three murals for the Community Service, Antilla, Holguín (2021).

Mural for the Holguín Pediatric Hospital (2023).

Technical Skills

Painting

Engraving

Graphic design