Hugo Rodriguez (1929-2020) was born in Buenos Aires. In 1960, he moved to Brazil, where he encountered the country’s monumental nature and rich biodiversity. His art became a medium through which he expressed his reverence for nature and his awe for past civilizations shaped by that of climate and space.
His work evolved around the Brazilian jungle, where fallen trees, sand, vegetation, and minerals became his canvases.
Hugo Rodriguez is best known for his wood sculptures, carved by fire, metal sculptures that evoke imaginary jungle capriccios. These pieces carry a compelling message about the force of nature and the magnitude of the pre-Colombian legacy in Latin America.
