Hermes Torres, submitted artwork
Hermes Torres
Painting
New York City
Hermes Torres, a native of New York City, has been immersed in artistic endeavors since his early years. He holds a BFA in Advertising/Graphic Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an MFA in Painting from City College. His artwork has been showcased nationally and internationally, with pieces exhibited in the USA and Europe. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Hermes dedicated over three decades to the Fashion Institute of Technology community. He served as an educator in studio classes in the Textile Surface Design department and held various roles in the Department of Student Life. Beyond his roles as an artist and educator, Hermes is a mystic who advocates for the power of meditation and mindfulness in unleashing the full potential of the human spirit. He believes that art and spirituality are deeply intertwined and that by tapping into our creative energy, we can establish a connection with the divinity within. Hermes has explored other forms of expression as well. During his youth, he received a dance scholarship to the Clark Center for the Performing Arts and also achieved a black belt in judo, an Olympic sport. These experiences have significantly influenced his art and teachings, imbuing them with aspects of discipline, elegance, and a profound appreciation for movement.
Works
Hermes Torres, submitted artwork
My involvement in dance, martial arts and metaphysics inform my paintings with particular attention to space, color, texture, movement, and emotive gesture. My inspiration may come by way of a vision, a color, a word or phrase, music, choreography, a physical sensation, a memory or an emotion. Once the download has been internalized it may simmer for a short while or it may sit in silence for some time, gestating before it materializes. I remain in a fluid state of being, present to the directional impulse of the inspiration. I usually work on several pieces concurrently. The dialogue that transpires between the works in progress compels my subconscious to investigate how to best translate the spiritual vocabulary through artistic form. The scope of my visual language spans from the abstract to the representational, guided by the murmurs of inspiration.
