Fernando Tinoco's Contemporary Art Exhibition, Abanto (Timid bull), at SC Gallery in Bilbao

This solo exhibition by Fernando Tinoco presents a series of graphite, charcoal, and conté drawings that explore a mythological and dreamlike universe. Through hybrid creatures and fragmented narratives, the work reflects on the tensions between sensitivity, violence, and the emotional complexities of contemporary life.

In 'Abanto (Timid bull)', Fernando Tinoco offers an immersive exploration of a hybrid, dreamlike world, consolidating his practice through a series of meticulous drawings on paper and canvas. Utilizing graphite, charcoal, and conté, the exhibition delves into the ancestral and the molecular, portraying two-faced creatures and fragmented scenes that serve as metaphors for the contemporary condition. Tinoco’s work sits at the intersection of sensitivity and brusqueness, reflecting a generation marked by emotional overexposure and an absurd reality. The exhibition is accompanied by a curatorial text by Almudena Blasco, which frames Tinoco’s art as a 'robust anticipation of a new natural order.' Drawing inspiration from both Mediterranean mythology and the genealogy of emotive visual language—reminiscent of artists like Raymond Pettibon—the works aim to bridge the gap between the everyday and the sublime. By examining the struggle between genetically imposed traits and individual sensitivity, Tinoco creates a nuanced, often uncomfortable, yet beautiful visual language that invites viewers to reflect on the nature of truth and contradiction.

The exhibition is on view at SC Gallery in Bilbao. For further information or enquiries regarding access, please contact the gallery via their press and communications email address provided on their website.