*Ruda Echeverría focuses his creative interests in developing the new ugly, an artistic language he works on daily to create a place where adult experiences converge with childlike wonder. In his creation the aesthetic appearance is overridden by the conceptual discourse, which he displays in a vast variety of mediums he claims not to fully master. He is largely self taught, and his DIY attitude brings out his best work; when learning a new technique, completely free from expectation.
*Through ceramics, painting, and tattooing Echeverria’s work remains colorful and playful while satirically referencing themes that are uncertain at the very least. Ruda dwells in the absurd world of collectibles, cartoons, memes and sports, finds joy in despair, and deals with relationships, work, and death.
*Ruda has had solo exhibitions in Caracas, Bogotá and Mexico City as well as groups shows in Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. The Venezuelan artist currently lives and works in Barcelona, Catalunya.
*Through ceramics, painting, and tattooing Echeverria’s work remains colorful and playful while satirically referencing themes that are uncertain at the very least. Ruda dwells in the absurd world of collectibles, cartoons, memes and sports, finds joy in despair, and deals with relationships, work, and death.
*Ruda has had solo exhibitions in Caracas, Bogotá and Mexico City as well as groups shows in Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. The Venezuelan artist currently lives and works in Barcelona, Catalunya.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018 - Bitâcora (Bogotá) Feria ArtBo Fin de Semana - “Fuera de Lugar” in collaboration with the Studio
2019 - Casa Equis (Ciudad de México) - “Deportes Ruben’s”
2019 - La ONG (Caracas) - “Y2K Nos Defraudó, But I Still Fucked (Shit) Up!”
2018 - Bitâcora (Bogotá) Feria ArtBo Fin de Semana - “Fuera de Lugar” in collaboration with the Studio
2019 - Casa Equis (Ciudad de México) - “Deportes Ruben’s”
2019 - La ONG (Caracas) - “Y2K Nos Defraudó, But I Still Fucked (Shit) Up!”
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2017 - La Casa Tomada (Madrid) - “Todo lo Bueno”
2018 - Cerquone Projects (Madrid) - “Omisión Ligera”
2018 - Cerquone Projects (Caracas) - “4 Cuartos” Four Artists
2018 - Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Zulia MACZUL (Maracaibo) - “14º Salón Nacional de Jóvenes Artistas”
2019 - Antes de Cristo (Ciudad de México) - “Mi Fiesta”
2024 - Platabanda (Caracas) - “Lógica Difusa”
2024 - Feria Iberoamericana de Arte (Caracas) - “24º Salón Jóvenes con FIA”
2018 - Cerquone Projects (Caracas) - “4 Cuartos” Four Artists
2018 - Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Zulia MACZUL (Maracaibo) - “14º Salón Nacional de Jóvenes Artistas”
2019 - Antes de Cristo (Ciudad de México) - “Mi Fiesta”
2024 - Platabanda (Caracas) - “Lógica Difusa”
2024 - Feria Iberoamericana de Arte (Caracas) - “24º Salón Jóvenes con FIA”
EVENTS
2018 - Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros CPPC (Caracas) - “Conexiones Emergentes”
2019 - Museo Rufino Tamayo/Lagos (Ciudad de México) - “Mall en Miami”.
2024 - Sala Mendoza (Caracas) - “De los archivos revoltosos de Rubén D. Echeverría”
2018 - Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros CPPC (Caracas) - “Conexiones Emergentes”
2019 - Museo Rufino Tamayo/Lagos (Ciudad de México) - “Mall en Miami”.
2024 - Sala Mendoza (Caracas) - “De los archivos revoltosos de Rubén D. Echeverría”
RESIDENCIES
2018 - Bitâcora (Bogotá)
2019 - Casa Equis (Ciudad de México)
2024 - Virreina (San Gil, Colombia)
2018 - Bitâcora (Bogotá)
2019 - Casa Equis (Ciudad de México)
2024 - Virreina (San Gil, Colombia)