Caleb Hahne Quintana's work traverses the realms of portraiture, landscape, and still-life, reflecting a profound engagement with the interplay of light and the subtleties of dusk. His artistic narrative delves into the depths of his Mexican heritage and the migration stories that shape his family's history, blending the personal with the universal. His work is a testament to his deep-rooted connection with his origins, exploring themes of identity and belonging through the lens of his Mexican-American upbringing in rural Colorado.
Through his meticulous attention to the nuances of his surroundings, Quintana’s paintings and drawings resonate with the delicate balance between the environment and the human psyche. His process, grounded in the liberating act of drawing, evolves through various mediums - from colored pencil and ink to gouache - leading to the intricate and thoughtful practice of painting. His works, imbued with an emotional richness, capture the essence of moments and memories, bringing to light the profound influence of place on our sense of self.
His dedication to preserving and exploring his familial and cultural narratives positions his work as a bridge between the past and the present, highlighting the significance of heritage and home in the formation of identity.
Caleb Hahne Quintana (b. 1993 in Denver, CO) received a BFA in Fine Arts from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. He has exhibited his work widely in group and solo exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, FL; Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO; Anat Ebgi, Los Angeles, CA; Lyles & King, New York, NY; Albert Benda, Los Angeles, CA; Alexander Berggruen, New York, NY; 1969 Gallery, New York, NY; Newchild Gallery, Antwerp; Carlye Packer, Palm Springs, CA; Kunstraum Potsdam, Germany; PM/AM, London, UK; and The FLAG Art Foundation, New York, NY. His residencies include 1969 Gallery Residency, The Cabin LA, ShowPen, RedLine Contemporary Art Center and Adventure Painting. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Denver Art Museum,; Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (ICA Miami); and the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA. The artist lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 / Aurora, Anat Ebgi, Los Angeles
2021 / The Earth, It Held Me, 1969 Gallery, New York
2020 / The Path From Sea to Sky, The Cabin, Los Angeles One Sun, RULE Gallery, Denver
2019 / Here I Am With You, Understudy Gallery, Denver
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 / The Salt of Two Seas, Newchild, Antwerp
2024 / Notes on Masculinity, Lyles & King, New York
2024 / The First Taste, Anat Ebgi, New York
2023 / Art Brussels, Newchild, Brussels
2023 / Capitulo IV: Historia, OMR Gallery, Lago Algo
2023 / The Range, Gallery 12.26, Dallas
2023 / Levity, Alexander Berggruen, New York
2023 / The Artist is a Beast, On The Inside, Amsterdam
2023 / Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing, The Flag Art Foundation, New York
2022 / ARTBO 2022, Newchild, Bogotá
2022 / Who Tells a Tale, Adds a Tail: Latin America and Contemporary Art, Denver Art Museum, Denver
2022 / The Natural World: Part II, Alexander Berggruen, New York
2021 / The Armory Show, 1969 Gallery, New York
2021 / and I will wear you in my heart of heart, The Flag Art Foundation, New York
2020 / Ma Was Heavy, Newchild, Antwerp
2020 / Tell Them About Me, 1969 Gallery, New York