Adán Vallecillo

The methodology of Adán Vallecillo's art practice is deeply rooted in on-site research, blending local visual and social elements. He develops projects that are both locally relevant and research-oriented, often repurposing industrial materials found in the area.

Through his work, Vallecillo explores the cultural and social intersections between Central and South America, as well as their connections with the United States and Europe.

Biography of Adán Vallecillo

Adán Vallecillo was born in 1977 in Danlí, Honduras. He pursued studies in Fine Arts and Sociology in both Honduras and Puerto Rico.

He has participated in various artistic events including Illuminazioni at La Biennale de Venezia (2011), Bienal de Mercosur in Porto Alegre (2015), Trienal Poligráfica de San Juan (2015), Bienal de Arte Paiz in Ciudad de Guatemala (2015), and the Bienal Internacional de Cuenca in Ecuador in 2016, among others/

Vallecillo's recent solo exhibitions include "Tiempo Libre" at Rubin Center for Visual Arts in El Paso (2024), "Buenas Commodities" at Diablo Rosso gallery in Panama (2023), "Injertos" at La Extra Gallery in Guatemala City (2023), and many more. 

Currently, the artist lives and works in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Adán Vallecillo's Art Style

Adán Vallecillo intricately weaves his artistic practice with the socio-political turmoil that engulfed many Latin American countries during the tumultuous decades of the 1980s and 1990s. These periods of political upheaval were pivotal in reshaping the region's social fabric.

In a sense, the cultural and social influences of Western society have profoundly shaped Vallecillo's artistic perspective. He employs industrial manufactured goods and everyday objects to craft works that serve as political and social statements, highlighting the enduring impact of European and North American culture on his own cultural identity.

By utilizing common and delicate materials, Vallecillo challenges the societal norms of his environment, offering a critical yet empathetic portrayal of his country's intricate reality. His body of work resonates with a sensitivity reminiscent of the poetics left behind by the Arte Neoconcreto movement, particularly inspired by the works of Helio Oiticica.