Ernesto Walker (MX, 1982)
Based in Monterrey (MX). His artwork is characterized by the exploration of chance and abstraction as a way to encode and visually translate the reality around us, looking for links between what is accidental and what becomes meaningful. His academic formation is on the field of humanities, with a bachelor degree in International Relations obtained in 2006.
Until now he has 16 solo exhibitions and participated in 75 group exhibits, including shows in Mexico, London, Brussels, Luxemburg, Athens, Switzerland, Argentina, United States, Italy, Chile, The Netherlands, Colombia and Spain. Some of his artworks are part of collections in Italy, England, United States, Canada, Argentina and Mexico.
Among other distinctions, he is 1st place winner of the Saatchi Gallery Drawing Showdown (2011), obtained the Triennial National Arts Creators System Fellowship from the National Arts Fund (2018) as well as the 1st Nuevo León State Arts Prize given by the State Arts Council (CONARTE, 2018). Since January 2011, he is professor of the School of Art, Architecture and Design of the Tec de Monterrey College. Since 2019 he is Director of the Art, Science and Technology Lab of Tec de Monterrey College and Arte A. C. Institute. (Last update: November, 2020) |