Orestes Hernández

Orestes Hernández is an artist hailing from Holguin, Cuba, born in 1981. His work is characterized by a constant tendency to break and short circuit, as he strives to dismantle artistic conventions and search for new modes of creation. In his paintings, which connect with his video work, Orestes employs a "cut and paste" aesthetic, reflecting the contemporary visual saturation. His artistic output serves as a cultural chronicle of his time, making him more than just an artist.

After graduating from the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in 2006, Orestes has been involved in several solo and group exhibitions. Some of his notable solo shows include "Feliz, Feroz y Amén" at LKB/G in Hamburg, Germany; "La primera Aventura" at Galerie Knoerle & Baettig in Switzerland; "Llegó el malhechor" at Servando Gallery in Cuba; and "Alta fidelidad" at Cristo Salvador Gallery, Cuba. His work has also been featured in various collective exhibitions such as "ABUC, Eleven Cuban Artists" at the Swiss gallery Mai 36; "Illness Has a Colour" (a side event to the XIII Havana Biennial); "Art x Cuba. Contemporary Perspectives since 1989" in Aachen, Germany; "Overseas" at Halle 14, Center for Contemporary Art in Leipzig, Germany; "Para quebrar los muros" at the National Museum of Fine Art in Havana, and "A la vuelta de la esquina" at the Cultural Center La Casa Encendida, Spain.ʼ

Additionally, his work has been showcased at significant artistic events like the Havana Biennial and the Contemporary Visual Art and New Film Festival in Berlin.