Fernando Hinostroza

I was born in Santiago, Chile in 1961. Currently, I work as a ceramic sculpture artist and art teacher. In my works I attempt to reflect the complexity of the Latin American identity, a mix of Pre-Columbian and Spanish influence. My latest works have been dedicated to reflect the sociopolitical identity of Chileans during the social outbreak that started on October 2019.

I studied art in Santiago at Catholic University finishing my degree in painting. I studied drawing and painting at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington D.C.I also took ceramic classes at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.USA. Since 1998 I have been a member of the ceramics studio Huara Huara and starting 2005 I am a teacher assistant. Throughout the years, I have met recognized ceramists like Warren Mackenzie, Magdalene Odundo, GustavoPerez, Shozo Michikawa, and Rafa Perez. I was Rafa Perez's assistant during his first workshop at Huara Huara ceramic studio.

I’ve had individual art exhibitions, Curado de Espanto in Corporación Cultural de Las Condes and Oblongo in Galería Animal, as well as various collective ones. The first international gallery in which I have participated was on February 2019 at SMV Gallery in New York City in the 6x6 Tile exhibition.