Mystical Terrains: The Art and Sculpture of Hugo Rodriguez (1929-2020)

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 climate and space.

His work evolved around the Brazilian jungle, where fallen trees, sand, vegetation, and minerals became his canvases. His materials, sourced from the environment, create a seamless dialogue between art and nature. Hugo's vision of environmental preservation and planetary consciousness transformed his art into ecological monuments.

Hugo Rodriguez is best known for his wood sculptures, carved by fire, and 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.

Rodriguez worked directly with natural materials, allowing them to guide his creative process. His art was intertwined with his philosophical pursuits and explorations in cosmovision making his body of work intrinsically modern, addressing current challenges and pressing issues facing today's world.