About HugoBorn in San Salvador, El Salvador, Hugo has called Calgary, Canada home since 1987. Hugo graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts in 1997 receiving a Diploma from the Visual Communications Program. Working in traditional Drawing and Painting mediums, he has created a variety of illustrations for diverse clients, from editorial to advertising to corporate. As well as producing works for private commissions. In tandem with illustration work, Hugo has been represented as a gallery artist in Calgary having hosted and also participating in various group exhibitions. Since 2007 Hugo has also embarked in the teaching side of art, first at his Alma Mater from 2007 to 2012, art residencies in 2014 and 2015 for elementary schools and recently teaching at both of the City of Calgary's art centres: North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower. Some exhibitions include: Wildflower Arts Centre, Salon & Sale, Calgary, 2019 Suburban Art Discovery, Group Show,Calgary 2019 Ecléctico, Solo exhibition, Calgary 2019 ExpoLatino Art Exhibition, Group show, Calgary 2019 Diverse Synergy, Group Show, Calgary 2019 Suburban Art Discovery, Group show, Calgary 2018 People’s Portrait Prize, Group Show, Calgary 2018 Suburban Art Discovery, Group Show, Calgary 2017 Midtowne Gallery, Group Show, Calgary 2016 Midtowne Gallery, Duo Show, Calgary 2013 Chiang Mai University Art Centre permanent collection, Thailand 2009 Axis Gallery, Tropicalia, Duo Exhibition, Calgary 2008 Artspace Gallery, Group Show, Calgary 2007 Leighton Art Centre, Group Show, Millarville AB 2007 Once Upon a Time, Solo Exhibition, Calgary 2000 Humanae, Solo Exhibition, Calgary 1999 Blanco & Negro, Solo Exhibition, 1998 Illustration clients include: The Globe and Mail newspaper Alberta Views Magazine Avenue Magazine Alberta Theatre Projects Theatre Junction |
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