19/06/2026
Now on view at ChertLüdde’s booth at :
Rodrigo Hernandez
with a selection of his most recent series of paintings
Animals recur throughout Hernández’s work in recent years. Reflecting his sustained interest in how humans conceive of and project onto the consciousness and unconsciousness of animals, sleeping animals become a way for the artist to reflect on the unconscious mind and the subjectivity of dreams.
The work on view all contain the haptic nature and emotional register. Here, the bear, an animal which spends much of its life in hibernation, also serves as a powerful symbol of this inward state—embodying prolonged withdrawal, latent awareness, and the mystery of experiences that unfold beyond waking consciousness.
ChertLüdde
📍 Booth N7, Hall 2.1, Art Basel
📅 until 21 June 2026
Images: Rodrigo Hernández, “Sleeping bear”, 2026; Oil on wood; 30 × 25 × 3, Photo by Giorgia Palmisano MBP; Rodrigo Hernández, “Little bear”, 2026; Oil on wood; 30 × 25 × 3 cm, Photo by Giorgia Palmisano MBP; Rodrigo Hernández, “My little heart”, 2026; Oil on wood; 35 × 25 × 3 cm, Photo by Giorgia Palmisano MBP