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Jose Castro Paintings

Cuban, b. 1947

Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba, in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, Castro was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was joined by his mother and sister in Miami, where he has lived ever since. In 1999, he returned to his native Cuba to visit for the first time since he left. The experience was emotionally transformational. It made him see how his early life there shaped who he is today. Also, as a result, that emotional catharsis allowed him to embrace his past and integrate it peacefully with his present identity. Castro graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. His professional career path took him from architecture to interior design in Miami where he practised in several prominent design firms and ultimately including his own. His fields of practice included commercial, residential, hospitality and cruise ships. Castro now devotes himself fulltime to his art. At present, his approach to painting can be described as experimental and exploratory; it is purely non-representational. In contrast to his more structured design practice, he enjoys the freedom of expression and lack of constraints that painting provides him. He likes to create images that are visually interesting and intriguing. Besides acrylic paint, Castro likes to use a variety of media such as grout, cardboard, packaging materials and other discarded materials to create his multi-layered works.

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Artist: Jose Castro
Uncertain- 31 X 40 Soft Greens
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uncertain 31 X 40 Soft Greens Acrylic on Canvas Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was j...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pompeian Dream 30 X 60
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pompeian Dream 30 X 60 The texture is composed of shredded paper shavings and expandable kraft paper Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, ...
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic

Ripple Effect 48 X 72
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ripple Effect 48 X 72 Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was joined by his mother and ...
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Ode to our New Heroes-yellow, green, purple and blue 4 panels
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ode to our Heroes - yellow, green, purple and blue 4 panels each 12 X 12. The panels are aluminum with acrylic, wire grid, silk, ink, soldering wire. Jose Castro was born in Matanza...
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Wire

Dream Weaver, colorful woven canvas triptych
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dream Weaver Triptych uses strips of painted raw canvas of irregular size woven into the bachground color field of painted, primed canvas. The overall design is loosely planned in ad...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Red Square 36 X 36
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Red Square 36 X 36 Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was joined by his mother and sist...
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Controlling Chaos 30 X 30
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Controlling Chaos. 2023 30 X 30 Acrylic, gesso, plaster of Paris and ink on cradled birchwood. Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to...
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Gesso, Plaster, Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Openwork II- 67 X 54
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reflections - 67 X 54 Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was joined by his mother and ...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Savoy Mirage-38 X 50 Grey Blue and Gold
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Savoy Mirage 38 X 50 Greys Blue and Gold Acrylic on Canvas Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Lat...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mindscape 2018 Grey and white 32 X 52
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mindscape - 2018 Grey and white 32 X 52 Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was joined by...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cortaditos series: “Fringe” 30 x 22 archival Paper
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fringe 30 X 22 Acrylic on fine French Arches acid free paper. Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution....
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2010s Contemporary Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic

Evanescence -grey, blue 24 X 24
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evanescence -Grey, Blue 24 X 24 Mixed media-acrylic paint, ink, mulberry lace paper and screen mesh on canvas. Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 1...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Openwork I Beige & Taupe 31 X 41
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Openwork I Beige and Taupe 41 H X 31 W Acrylic on canvas Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Late...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Web-42 X74 Beige and grey
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Web 42 X 74 Beige and Grey Acrylic on Canvas Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolution. Later he was ...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

In Search of Calm- 43 X 52
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In Search of Calm 43 X 52 Acrylic on canvas framed in white wood frame Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Rev...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Surrender - 12 X 16 on Paper
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12" x 16" – Acrylic paint on paper Canson acid-free canvas paper Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revol...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Snowy Night - 30 X 22 acrylic on archival paper
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Snowy Night 30 X 22 Acrylic on fine French Arches 100% cotton acid free paper. Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to esca...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Celebration-49.5 X 49.5 Grey, Purple and white
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebration 49.5 X 49.5 Grey, purple and white acrylic on canvas Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape the Revolut...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Venetian Shade- 30 X 22 Beige and Greys on Archival paper
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Venetian Shade - 30 X 22 Acrylic on archival paper. Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to esc...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Gossamer 14 X 17 acrylic on paper
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gossamer 14 x 17- Acrylic paint on paper Canson, Recycled Bristol, acid-free paper Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to e...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Illusions
By José Castro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
14 x 17- Acrylic paint on paper Canson, Recycled Bristol, acid-free paper Jose Castro was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1947. In 1961, when he was 14, he was sent to Miami to escape ...
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2010s Abstract Jose Castro Paintings

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Acrylic

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