José Gislero

« I paint and darkness becomes light»

José Gislero is an experienced Swiss painter who focuses on sensual, spiritual art. He lived and worked between two islands: Switzerland, the island in the middle of the European Union and Cuba the communist island in the Caribbean Sea.
In exile in Andalucía in the south of Spain since 2025.

José is convinced of the power of art to unite and harmonize the opposites of our world. To create peace and balance.
For him there is no difference between spiritual and material world. Both are interdependent, both are firmly connected and interact.
His series of paintings are often like short stories or painted prayers. His style oscillates between figurative, impressionistic to expressionistic. His works blend both the material and spiritual worlds.
Different media such as oil, acrylic, stained glass and work with leaf metals give voice to his expression. Currently he works mainly with acrylic on canvas.

José Gislero was born and brought up in Switzerland.
Although he has a degree in engineering, art has always played an important role in his life. His many long stays abroad awakened his particular commitment and interest in issues such as: the third-world, the protection of women, migration, t...

2008 – 2010: Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro", Havana (Cuba).

Solo Shows
2022: Violetas, Studio Gallery, Havana (Cuba)
2021: Selected works, Klosterhof St. Gallen (Switzerland).
2020: Cielos, Estudio José Gislero, Havana (Cuba).
2019: Azules, Estudio José Gislero, Havana (Cuba).

Group Shows
2022: XXI Salón Nacional De Arte Religiosa, Santiago de Cuba
2018: Las Hermanas, Centro regional de Arte Plastico, Guanabacoa (Cuba)
2010: Selected works, Anfiteatro de Marianao, Havana (Cuba).