ABOUT MARIANO HENESTROSA
Born in 1983 in Madrid, Spain, Mariano Henestrosa is a painter and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. Having earned an MFA at the New York Studio School and a BFA at the Complutense University in Madrid, his education combines the artistic tradition of both America and Europe.
With over 15 years of experience, he works in a wide variety of mediums and styles, being drawing his favorite medium. His illustrations have been published in books and magazines, while his paintings have been shown in New York and internationally, being present in numerous private collections in Madrid, London and New York, including the Louis-Dreyfus Family Collection.
Along with his personal work, Mariano specializes in all sorts of custom made art. From the brand based paintings he does through Henestrosa Studio, to hand painted signs, murals or traditional and modern portraiture and illustration.
Besides drawing or painting he enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, eating, and spending time with his family and friends.
With over 15 years of experience, he works in a wide variety of mediums and styles, being drawing his favorite medium. His illustrations have been published in books and magazines, while his paintings have been shown in New York and internationally, being present in numerous private collections in Madrid, London and New York, including the Louis-Dreyfus Family Collection.
Along with his personal work, Mariano specializes in all sorts of custom made art. From the brand based paintings he does through Henestrosa Studio, to hand painted signs, murals or traditional and modern portraiture and illustration.
Besides drawing or painting he enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, eating, and spending time with his family and friends.
ARTIST STATEMENT
As a painter, my work explores different ways to generate and/or extract forms from whatever subjects I work with. Usually this happens by a process of fragmentation, taking things apart and then reassembling them in ways that create new forms which are interesting to me, both abstract and figurative.
As a painter, my work explores different ways to generate and/or extract forms from whatever subjects I work with. Usually this happens by a process of fragmentation, taking things apart and then reassembling them in ways that create new forms which are interesting to me, both abstract and figurative.
RESUME (Extended version available upon request)
|
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
2019: Cerco y Forma; Galería Aspa Contemporary, Madrid, Spain. 2018: Build Up; Galería Aspa Contemporary, Madrid, Spain. 2016: Despiece; Galería Aspa Contemporary, Madrid, Spain. 2015: Adrift; Espacio Robinson, Madrid, Spain. 2013: MFA Thesis Exhibition; New York Studio School, New York. 2012 That Erratic Gaze; New York Studio School, New York. 2009: Bourgeois Comedy; El Camarote, Madrid, Spain. PUBLICATIONS: 2019: Españoles de Leyenda: Vidas y Aventuras para Soñar, Written by Miguel Lamo de Espinosa 2016: Ambrose Bierce: Disturbing Stories (Alianza Editorial) Story selection by Aitor ibarrola-Armendáriz Illustrated version of the Spanish translation. 2016: Lev Tolstoy: The Death Of Ivan Ilyich (Alianza Editorial) Illustrated version of the Spanish translation. AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: 2012: Gherta Whitney Conner Scholarship Award for Merit (NYSS) 2011: Gherta Whitney Conner Scholarship Award for Merit (NYSS) 2007: XIX Painting Prize by the Friends of Madrid Association (Finalist) 2006: II Drawing and printmaking Prize , UCM (Finalist) WORK IN COLLECTIONS: Print Cabinet, School of Fine Arts, UCM, Madrid. Private collections in Madrid, London and New York, including the Louis-Dreyfus Family Collection. |
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2020: Pop 2018: La Última De La Temporada; Galería Aspa Contemporary, Madrid, Spain. Sideshow Nation VI; Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, New York. 2017: En Torno Al Dibujo; Galería Aspa Contemporary, Madrid, Spain. Small Works Baruch, Sydney Mishkin Gallery, New York Sideshow Nation V, Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, New York 2016: Sideshow Nation IV; Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, New York 2015: Sideshow Nation III; Sideshow Gallery, Brooklyn, New York. Fabulantes; Galería Espacio 8, Madrid. 2014: Gowanus Open Studios; Gowanus, New York. 2012: VII Annual Salon; Greenpoin Gallery, Brooklyn, New York. GO! Brooklyn Open Studios, Brooklyn, New York. Clay, Paper, Plaster; New York Studio School, New York. 2011: Por Par Tes; 010Kunsthouse Gallery, Madrid. 2010: Stop in Motion; 010Kunsthouse Gallery, Madrid. First Salon; 010Kunsthouse Gallery, Madrid. Close-ups; Galería 1Arte.com Majadahonda, Madrid. 2008: (De)constructed Fictions ; CEART Fuenlabrada, Madrid. 2007: La Plaza de Oriente; Museo de la Ciudad, Madrid. 2006: II Drawing and Printmaking Prize, UCM Alfonso XIII Botanical Garden (U.C.M.), Madrid. 2004: Bakrenko Collection; Espacio Tangente Gallery, Burgos. Connection Thread; Cervantes Institute, Moscow. Bakrenko Collection; Artépolis Gallery, Madrid. |
|
EDUCATION:
2011-2013: New York Studio School New York, USA Master in Fine Arts 2003-2010: Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain Bachelor in Fine Arts |
SPECIALIZED COURSES:
July 2017: Lincoln Center Education New York, USA T.A. Lab: The Fundamentals of Teaching Artistry Feb. 2013: New York Studio School New York, USA Sculpture Marathon with John Hewlings Sept. 2012: New York Studio School New York, USA Drawing Marathon with Alan Feltus Feb. 2012: New York Studio School New York, USA Drawing Marathon with Carole Robb/Cora Cohen Sept. 2011: New York Studio School New York, USA Drawing Marathon with Graham Nickson Nov. 2009: Escuela de Cerámica Moncloa Madrid, Spain Japanese pottery (Raku) Jul. 2005: Strate College Designers Paris, France Drawing, Illustration and Industrial Design |
