Esteban Fuentes de Maria

Photo: Bastien Barade

"My muse is nature. Nature teaches patience, destruction, rebirth. It carries the same depth as the myths we tell." - Esteban Fuentes de María

Esteban Fuentes de Maria (b. 1995, Mexico) is a Mexican artist whose work builds upon the two-century-long artistic legacy of his family. His practice combines large-scale formats such as murals with intimate works, each reflecting a nuanced dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary artistic innovation.

In 2009, Fuentes de Maria painted his first mural at Lansi Suomen Opisto in Finland, marking his debut in Europe and his foray into large-scale formats. Since then, his works have been prominently exhibited in Mexico at significant cultural and institutional landmarks, including Paseo de la Reforma, the Museo Nacional de Antropología's gates, the Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, the Museo Barroco, and the National Auditorium.

Beyond Mexico, Fuentes de María has established a considerable international presence. His works have been showcased at Fabrica de Arte Cubano and El Tanque in Havana, Cuba (2015), Casa Diógenes in Barcelona (2014), and the Palais Royal in Paris. Between 2017 and 2019, he further expanded his global reach by presenting artworks and enacting a living installation at the Louvre, reinforcing his status as an internationally recognized artist.

PROJECT

MNHMH 02: Press Release

"Marble Riddles" art exhibition curated by Tatiana Gecmen-Waldek at the Old Carpet Factory historical mansion on the island of Hydra.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Inspired by the natural world, myth, and architecture, my work delves into the ways boundaries shape identity. In Labyrinths, 2025, I examine borders—not just as physical separations, but as psychological, cultural, and economic constructs. These divisions, whether imposed by tradition, faith, or societal structures, are more than lines on a map; they are woven into our consciousness. Through this series, I translate the complexity of human-made labyrinths, transforming them into reflective surfaces—mirrors that challenge our perceptions of division. My work seeks to expose the silent walls we build around ourselves and illuminate the paths we must navigate to transcend them.

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