Born in Havana, Cuba

Damien Cruz was born in Havana, Cuba, and lived there until 1999, when he emigrated to the United States. Currently he lives and works in Miami, Florida.

As a child he would spend long hours drawing. At 16, a professor of Art saw some of his paintings and decided to help him further his career by accepting him in his workshop. A few years later he entered the prestigious San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts, where he was placed directly at the fourth-year level of the program.

In his paintings he reflects his experiences and his emotions. In most cases the subject matter is based on both his memories of Cuban landscapes and his imagination. The present collection is a sample of works created over the past several years.