Exposed Within (2026) - Acrylic on Canvas, 120 × 80 cm - by Ray Silva
Soft Chaos (2026) - Acrylic on Canvas, 60 × 60 cm - by Ray Silva
Ray Silva
Raymond Jac Martin (Ray Silva) is a Cuban contemporary visual artist currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A graduate of the National Professional
Academy of Plastic Arts “Leopoldo Romañach” in Cuba, he developed a strong academic foundation in drawing, painting, composition, and visual design that continues to shape his artistic practice.
Working primarily in painting and mixed media, Raymond explores themes of identity, memory, emotion, and cultural transformation. His work combines academic techniques with contemporary visual language, creating compositions that balance technical precision with expressive freedom. Influenced by his Cuban heritage and enriched by years of living and working across the Middle East, Europe, and other international cultural environments, his paintings reflect both personal narratives and universal human experiences.
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Throughout his career, Raymond has expanded his artistic vision beyond the traditional studio. His experience as an art director, fashion designer, and creative director has strengthened his understanding of color, form, storytelling, and spatial composition, elements that naturally inform his paintings. This multidisciplinary background allows him to approach each canvas with a unique perspective that bridges fine art and contemporary visual culture.
His works have been exhibited in international exhibitions and art events, while his broader creative career has led him to collaborate with luxury hospitality brands, cultural institutions, and creative projects throughout Cuba, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Europe. These international experiences have contributed to the evolution of a visual language that is both deeply personal and globally relevant.
Today, Raymond is dedicated to developing his painting practice through new collections that investigate emotion, symbolism, and the relationship between the human figure and contemporary society. His work seeks to create an emotional dialogue with viewers while preserving the discipline and craftsmanship of classical academic painting.
As his artistic career continues to evolve, Raymond remains committed to producing museum-quality contemporary artworks that connect cultures through visual expression, inviting audiences to experience stories that transcend geography, language, and time.
Graca (2026) - Acrylic, pastel crayons on canvas, 120 × 80 cm
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Tour De Belem, Portugal (2026) - Acrylic on canvas, 120 × 120 cm