Ernesto Cabral de Luna's artistic evolution unfolds like a map of lost and found memories, each piece a marker of the shifting landscapes of identity and cultural hybridity. As a Mexican lens-based artist, Ernesto navigates the fluid and often elusive boundaries of memory, drawing us into a world where images are captured, reshaped, and reimagined, prompting a deeper consideration of ownership and perception.
In this conversation, Ernesto reflects on the path that led him to earn his BFA in Photography from OCAD University in 2024, a period marked by the Barbara Astman Photography Award and a residency at Gallery 44. His work, currently featured in the group exhibition "It comes to me in waves" at Patel Brown Gallery in Toronto until September 7, 2024, explores the layers of diasporic identity and the immigrant experience.
Ernesto’s approach to art is deeply rooted in the desire to manipulate and reshape perception, crafting new narratives from the fragments of the past. He discusses his recent projects, including a mural at Finch Station as part of the Luminato Festival, which will be on display until the end of August 2024, the design of a reusable bag for Walmart, to be distributed nationwide during Latin Heritage Month, his upcoming exhibition at Ignite Gallery on September 4, 2024, and his participation in the 2024 Art with Heart auction collection this October 2024.
You can explore Ernesto's work on his Instagram and website.
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