HUGO MOROIn the Current
Hugo Moro's upcycled furniture and found object constructions trace
energies of intimacy, advocacy, and spirituality.
Hugo Moro. Country Boys in the Balcony, 2019. Mixed media. 18 x 34 x 5
inches
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April 6 - 27, 2023
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Opening: Thursday, April 6, 6:00 — 8:00pm
Confronted with deprivations in rural Cuba during childhood, Moro learned
to create playthings from discards and weave together their origin stories.
In his contemporary practice, he embellishes these narratives and connects
them with impressions of his own relational dynamics.
In the Current showcases suspended, wall-mounted, and freestanding
compositions made from parts and pieces of reclaimed furniture. Arms, legs,
backs, and ears, all anthropomorphic in nature, are fastened into pairs and
groups to embody deeply personal as well as universal truths about our
interactions with one another and the environments we inhabit. Moro
intuitively recognizes and elevates the energies unique to each object he
touches, drawing viewers into his drama while inviting them to conjure
their own.
Hugo Moro. Fellow Travelers, 2019. Mixed media. 20 x 36 x 6 inches
Hugo Moro. The Consultation, 2019. Mixed media. 19 x 36 x 5 inches
About the Artist
Born in Havana, Cuba, Hugo Moro was influenced by the socio-political
shocks of the Cuban Revolution–including the assassination of his
pro-Castro maternal grandfather and his mother’s disillusionment with the
ensuing regime. Moro immigrated to New York City in 1966 at the age of
twelve. He went on to attend the High School of Art and Design, Pratt
Institute, and the Fashion Institute of Technology and, from 1987 until
1999, held various art director positions in advertising and publishing.
Moro later relocated to Miami, Florida and returned to school at Florida
International University where he completed his MFA, traveling to Cuba for
the first time in 30 years to research his thesis. Since then, some of his
career highlights include participation in the IX Havana Biennial and the
First Ghetto Biennial in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In 2014, Moro and his
Bellingham-native husband relocated to Seattle and now reside in Tacoma.
VISIT THE GALLERY
101 Prefontaine Pl S
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.google.com/maps/place/4Culture/@47.6013478,-122.3321308,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906abaf8e85423:0x3c8817666f49bec1!8m2!3d47.6013442!4d-122.3299421
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about Hugo Moro https://www.hmoro.me/
Press Inquiries: Christina DePaolo christina.depaolo@4culture.org, (206)
263-1588
https://www.4culture.org/gallery_work/in-the-current/#
HUGO MOROIn the Current
Hugo Moro's upcycled furniture and found object constructions trace
energies of intimacy, advocacy, and spirituality.
Hugo Moro. Country Boys in the Balcony, 2019. Mixed media. 18 x 34 x 5
inches
- *April 6 - 27, 2023*
- *Opening: Thursday, April 6, 6:00 — 8:00pm*
Confronted with deprivations in rural Cuba during childhood, Moro learned
to create playthings from discards and weave together their origin stories.
In his contemporary practice, he embellishes these narratives and connects
them with impressions of his own relational dynamics.
In the Current showcases suspended, wall-mounted, and freestanding
compositions made from parts and pieces of reclaimed furniture. Arms, legs,
backs, and ears, all anthropomorphic in nature, are fastened into pairs and
groups to embody deeply personal as well as universal truths about our
interactions with one another and the environments we inhabit. Moro
intuitively recognizes and elevates the energies unique to each object he
touches, drawing viewers into his drama while inviting them to conjure
their own.
Hugo Moro. Fellow Travelers, 2019. Mixed media. 20 x 36 x 6 inches
Hugo Moro. The Consultation, 2019. Mixed media. 19 x 36 x 5 inches
About the Artist
Born in Havana, Cuba, Hugo Moro was influenced by the socio-political
shocks of the Cuban Revolution–including the assassination of his
pro-Castro maternal grandfather and his mother’s disillusionment with the
ensuing regime. Moro immigrated to New York City in 1966 at the age of
twelve. He went on to attend the High School of Art and Design, Pratt
Institute, and the Fashion Institute of Technology and, from 1987 until
1999, held various art director positions in advertising and publishing.
Moro later relocated to Miami, Florida and returned to school at Florida
International University where he completed his MFA, traveling to Cuba for
the first time in 30 years to research his thesis. Since then, some of his
career highlights include participation in the IX Havana Biennial and the
First Ghetto Biennial in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. In 2014, Moro and his
Bellingham-native husband relocated to Seattle and now reside in Tacoma.
*VISIT THE GALLERY*
101 Prefontaine Pl S
Seattle, WA 98104
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/4Culture/@47.6013478,-122.3321308,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54906abaf8e85423:0x3c8817666f49bec1!8m2!3d47.6013442!4d-122.3299421>
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about Hugo Moro <https://www.hmoro.me/>
Press Inquiries: Christina DePaolo <christina.depaolo@4culture.org>, (206)
263-1588
<https://www.4culture.org/gallery_work/in-the-current/#>