Miami born, Detroit-based artist Hernan Bas is an illustrator and painter with a penchant for combining incredibly colorful artwork with elements of surrealism, a strong focus on mythology, and how wildly composed art can represent human sexuality.
As an artist, Hernan Bas began his career in 1997, when he had his first art show in his native Miami. Looking through his selected portfolio, it's hard not to be drawn in by his ability to create art heavily influenced by nihilist romanticism, literary history, and modern and vintage art history. His paintings deftly personify romance in a way that gives visual, artistic chaos reminiscent of any long-lasting, loving relationship.
As an artist, Hernan Bas' work has been exhibited at museums around the globe, including the Hiromi Yoshi Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, Galerie Emmanuel Perotin in Paris, France, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.
Up next for Bas: An exhibit at the Lehmann Maupin in New York in March 2012.
Old World Romantic Art
Artist Hernan Bas Creates Paintings That Are Colorful and Classy
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Mythology Art - Opportunities for artists to explore the intersection of various art movements and mythological themes
2. Romantic Nihilism - The potential for artists to subvert classical romantic themes and imbue them with the darker, edgier quality of nihilism
3. Chaos and Order - A trend towards combining chaotic and ordered compositions to represent human relationships
Industry Implications
1. Art - Innovations in classical art movements and themes, pushing boundaries and challenging artistic conventions
2. Museums and Galleries - New exhibition opportunities for artists pushing against classical genres and themes
3. Interior Design - The use of romantic and surrealist artwork in interior design to add an edgy flair to otherwise classic design schemes