About the artist:
Hermes' works explore his consciousness through playful cartoon imagery and satirical text. While each piece tells its own story, together they show his resistance to complexity and his desire to find simplicity in a chaotic world. Viewers are left to interpret what’s truly going on beneath the surface, as the meaning is often hidden behind humor and distortion.
Henrique Hermes (b. 1994) is a Portuguese artist from Porto, Portugal. Hermes is currently based in Caldas de Rainha, Portugal, where he creates his often unpredictable yet deeply intentional paint- ings. His work consistently utilizes a mixed-media approach, combining airbrush, acrylic, and oil paint. Hermes has been featured in a group exhibition at Gallerie Ground in Brooklyn, New York, as well as in three solo shows: Raro in Genoa, Italy, Galeria Diferença in Lisbon, and Asher Koondel in New York City.
Specs:
Hermes’ painting merges playful cartoon imagery with satirical text, creating a whimsical yet thoughtful exploration of consciousness. Drawing from newspapers, comics, films, and advertising, he recontextualizes familiar visuals, transforming them through subtle alterations and replication. The work balances humor and distortion, inviting viewers to uncover hidden narratives beneath its lighthearted surface. Through this interplay of simplicity and complexity, Hermes crafts a space where the everyday becomes a canvas for reflection, nostalgia, and creative discovery.More
- Unframed
- Signed on reverse
3:00 PM, Apr 9, 2026.
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