Franklin Hernandez

Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on October 4, 1985. Graduated from the National School of Visual Arts (ENAP) Julio Arraga.

I have participated in several solo exhibitions: RAMPAGE at the Lia Bermúdez Art Center CAMLB (2015), Trapos al Sol at PDVSA La Estancia (2014), Candy-Shop at Hotel Kristoff (2013), Conóceme at 700 Art and Antiques (2012), and On Sale at Terán Gallery (2011). I am drawn to collage and assemblage within pop art, which is typically very colorful, though I also appreciate minimalism.

One of my greatest influences is Robert Rauschenberg, along with the work of Frank Stella and other artists who successfully blend pop with different styles.

My work reflects on appearance—how dressing or looking a certain way grants access to specific social circles or places. Clothing can be a disguise to achieve various aims, whether good or bad. Clothes hold secrets known only to the wearer and those who remove them, much like the saying, “if walls could talk.”

I enjoy mixing various elements, from paint to materials, and leaving the pieces as if they were laminated.

Graduated from the National School of Visual Arts (ENAP) Julio Arraga.

Exposiciones colectivas
• DUO – Alianza Francesa de Maracaibo, Maracaibo 2019
• Les flâneurs ľinattendue Galerie París, Francia 2018
• Les flâneurs Bazancourt, Francia 2018
• Imaginario, GALA, Maracaibo 2018
• Sobre mi Piel, Centro de arte de Maracaibo Lia Bermúdez CAMLB, Maracaibo 2017
• Libro de artista, Centro de bellas artes, Maracaibo 2015
• Imaginario, GALA, Maracaibo 2015
• Blanco y negro, Centro de bellas artes, Maracaibo 2014
• Imaginario, Gala, Maracaibo 2013
• Noveles artistas con FIAAM, Maracaibo 2012
• Arte postal, Centro de bellas artes, Maracaibo 2012
• Imaginario 20x20, GALA, Maracaibo 2012
• Desde el cubo, PDVSA La Estancia, Maracaibo 2012
• Libro de artista, Día internacional del artista plástico. Centro de Bellas Artes, Maracaibo 2012
• Arte y vida, 59 aniversario del Centro de Bellas Artes, Maracaibo 2012
• El corazón en el arte 35x35, 700 arte y antigüedades, Maracaibo 2012
• XXV Salón de arte homenaje a los artistas, Maracaibo 2011
• El corazón en el arte 35x35, 700 arte y antigüedades, Maracaibo 2011
• XXlV Salón de arte Homenaje a los artistas, Maracaibo 2010
• Exposición objetual, Galería Mi luna, Maracaibo 2010
• 10ma Velada de santa lucia, Maracaibo 2010
• El dibujo también en caja, Sede tranvía de Maraca...