❁ "Creatures of the Deep" is a documentary film born with the purpose of immersing us in the origins, life, and artistic process of Cuban painter José Capaz, achieved through the management of his solo show, INMINENCIA, at the Mestre Projects gallery in the Bahamas.
We are deeply grateful to José Capaz for giving us the opportunity to delve into his life, for allowing us to capture the beauty of Regla (the municipality where he was born), and for opening the doors to his studio and his creative process during the six months of filming.
To José Mestre and his family, our deepest gratitude for the trust placed in us, for taking the documentary project all the way to completion (the staging of the exhibition at the Bahamian gallery), and also for the warm welcome into their home.
The documentary is currently being screened at José Capaz's Open Studio: "Bending Time (My Past Is Here)" as part of his artistic residency at the Cuban Artists Fund Studio @cubanartistsfund , New York.
We hope that it can soon be exhibited in Cuba ❁
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"Creatures of the Deep" es un documental que nació con el propósito de sumergirnos en los orígenes, la vida y el proceso artístico del pintor cubano José Capaz a través de la gestión de su solo show INMINENCIA en la galería Mestre Projects, Bahamas.
Nos sentimos profundamente agradecidos con José Capaz por darnos la oportunidad de adentrarnos en su vida, hacernos captar la belleza de Regla (municipio en el que nació), por abrirnos las puertas a su estudio y a su proceso creativo durante los seis meses de filmación.
A José Mestre y familia, nuestra más profunda gratitud por la confianza depositada, por llevar el proyecto del documental hasta el final (la puesta en escena de la expo en la galería bahameña) y también por la gran acogida en su hogar.
Actualmente el documental se está presentando en el Open Studio de José Capaz: "Bending Time (My Past ls Here)" como parte de su residencia artística en Cuban Artists Fund Studio, New York.
Esperamos que próximamente se pueda exhibir en Cuba.
Dirección: @yamo_visualarts
Piloto dron: @19_sthuars_95
Asistencia de dirección y producción @i_wanna_be_monica_bellucci
Happy Birthday to the great Stan Burnside @cultural.guru
One of the true masters of Bahamian art, a legend whose work captures the spirit, culture, and soul of our islands. Stan isn’t just an artist; he’s history in motion, a storyteller through color and canvas.
Generations of young and up-and-coming artists look up to him for inspiration, guidance, and creative courage. Your legacy continues to shape the art scene and remind us all of the beauty of the Bahamian culture.
Wishing you health, happiness, and continued success in everything you do. 🇧🇸
In a world that feels increasingly unsteady, Jose Capaz captures the storm we’re all navigating. Fire above, waves below—chaos crashing into color. His art reminds us that even in turmoil, there’s movement, emotion, and the possibility of beauty through resistance.”
“I don’t paint what I see—I paint what we’re all trying to survive.” – Jose Capaz @jose_capaz@mestreprojects@residencyunlimited@rockefellercenter
As we turn the page on this chapter, we want to thank you for your support. Swipe to see what has been curated in the past eight years.
2025
Slide 2. Inminencia | José Capaz
2024
Slide 3. Blacks and The Blues | Stan Burnside
Slide 4. Between the Two | Kassou Seydou
Slide 5. In the Sway of the Wind | Amaani Hepburn
Slide 6. Light Beyond the Object: Variations of Michelangelo | Jorge R. Pombo
Slide 7. wings of a dove | Matthew David Rahming
2023
Slide 8. Windows | Francesco Clemente
Slide 9. Invisible Returns | Kendal Hanna, Keith Thompson, Matthew David Rahming
Slide 10. Future Life | Aleksandar Duravčevic
2022
Slide 11. Quarantino’s Lullaby | Stan Burnside
Slide 12. Suadade | Charlotte Keates & Freya Douglas-Morris
2021
Slide 13. A Place Outside the Law | Stefan Brüggemann & Gardar Eide Einarsson
Slide 14. Free Body | Jeffrey Meris
Slide 15. Here Comes the Sun | Kassou Seydou
2020
Slide 16. Unmastered | Tavares Strachan, Jeffery Meris, Stan Burnside, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Antoni Tapies
2019
Slide 17. Beats Per Minute | Stefan Brüggemann
2018
Slide 18. Perfect Gods | Robert Longo
Slide 19. Other Side of the Sun | Tavares Strachan
2017
Slide 20. Icarus | Bosco Sodi
“Inminencia” explores the vast, untamed spaces that exist both within us and beyond—between memory and forgetting, the deep ocean and outer space, and the industrial and the organic. Raised in Havana, Cuba, Capaz creates large-scale, immersive works that hover between chaos and contemplation, material and spirit. His paintings don’t just depict landscapes; they plunge into the feeling of being on the edge of something immense, something unknown…
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“Inminencia”
The process of creating this work has been a very enriching experience for me, as it has
allowed me to reconnect with past experiences. The work is presented as a study of space and
depths, explored in a fantastic way. Through my mind and my memory, I recount these events.
The characters I have created represent different phases of inhabiting that void, that feeling of
ataraxia. For me, the human figure encapsulates my own experience in that imagined space. Each
phase reflects an aspect of my experience.
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A few days before my next solo show with @mestreprojects I share with you part of the process of making “Inminencia”, and fragments of the documentary made by @orlandoyamil_visualarts , once again all friends who are nearby without welcome
A glimpse into the creative process of José Capaz as he prepares for ‘Inminencia’, his upcoming solo exhibition at Mestre Projects in The Bahamas. Opening Saturday, March 8th, the show offers a powerful exploration of time, transformation, and the ever-present sense of imminence.
Alongside the exhibition, a documentary is in the works—one that explores Capaz’s artistic vision and the broader landscape of visual arts in Cuba. Stay tuned for more!
VC: @orlandoyamil_visualarts
RSVP through the link in bio to join us for the opening!
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Un vistazo al proceso creativo de José Capaz mientras da vida a Inminencia, su próxima exposición individual en Mestre Projects en Las Bahamas. La inauguración será el sábado 8 de marzo y nos invita a explorar el tiempo, la transformación y la inminencia constante.
Junto a la exposición, se está creando un documental que profundiza en la obra de Capaz y en el vibrante panorama de las artes visuales en Cuba. ¡Muy pronto compartiremos más detalles!
Confirma tu asistencia a la apertura a través del enlace en la bio.
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With only a few days to view this amazing exhibition by Master Artist Stan Burnside, we encourage you to visit the gallery and immerse yourself in a room filled with greatness. The exhibition closes this Saturday, February 15th.
Be sure to schedule your visit on our website, text or call +1 (242) 805-1118 or email us at [email protected].
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Mestre Projects is pleased to announce ‘INMINENCIA, a solo exhibition of new works by Cuban Artist José Capaz, Saturday, March 8th, from 5-8pm.
Join us in celebrating his first solo exhibition at Mestre Projects in The Bahamas. Capaz’s work is deeply self-referential, immersing us in an illusory void where personal experience drifts between reality and abstraction.
José Capaz (Havana, Cuba, 1988) is a Cuban artist who specializes in painting. José graduated from the San Alejandro National Academy of Fine Arts (2010) and attended the University of the Arts, ISA (Instituto Superior de Arte) in Havana between 2011 and 2015. José was one of the three members of the Havana-based collective known as STAINLESS (2010-2017). In 2017, José continued a solo career in Havana, where he lives and works.
RSVP using the link in our bio.
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José Capaz’s art invites you to see the world in new ways—where every piece breathes life. - Ataraxia
Get a glimpse into his process in this video, and stay tuned for more information on his upcoming exhibition.
#mestreprojects #josecapaz
ART SG | Singapore
FOCUS | Booth FC35
January 17 - 19, 2025
Mestre Projects is proud to represent Stan Burnside at the third edition of this prestigious art fair.
Artist: @cultural.guru
Fair: @art.sg
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