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Hernan Bas Art

American, b. 1978

Artist Hernan Bas is best known for the lively depictions of nineteenth-century-style waifs, mythological creatures and dandies that permeate his Expressionist paintings and prints. Whether they’re cheerful or somber, Bas’s subjects, which are often imbued with humor and homoeroticism, are typically positioned in a richly colored fantastic landscape. He views them as characters in a broader story that he tells throughout his work.

Born in Miami, Florida, Bas had a penchant for drawing and painting as young as four years old. He entered the art magnet program in the Miami public school system, where teachers helped foster his talent and passion for the arts. 

Bas entered art school in seventh grade. His post-high school education took shape at the New World School of the Arts of Miami. After graduating in 1996 from New World, Bas enrolled in The Cooper Union — an exclusive arts academy in New York City. He left The Cooper Union after a semester, believing he'd had all the art training he was going to need.

Though he considers himself a painter by trade, Bas enjoys experimenting with other media. He has tried his hand at photography and film, and eventually set up a darkroom in his studio basement.

Bas’s first exhibition took place in 2001 at Miami’s Fredric Snitzer Gallery, and it didn't take long for the art scene to take notice. The artist has since enjoyed a global audience and has had solo and group showings around the world — including New York, Sweden and the United Kingdom. 

Bas’s art is held in many public collections including the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Samuso: Space for Contemporary Art in Seoul, South Korea. He lives and works between Miami and Detroit.

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Artist: Hernan Bas
The Renaissance Man
By Hernan Bas
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Large Hernan Bas Mixed Media Work, Unique, 48"H
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Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Designer/Artist & Manufacturer: Hernan Bas (n. 1978) Markings: no marking(s) apparent Country of Origin & Materials: American; ink on incised silver gelatin print Dimensions(H,W,D): ...
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Ink, Silver Gelatin

Revised Endpapers for "The Homosexual Neurosis" (Blue)
By Hernan Bas
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Color aquatint. Edition of 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hernan Bas Art

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Etching

Comus In a Drunken Stupor
By Hernan Bas
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Color softground and flatbite etching, spitbite and soapground aquatints, and unique inking.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hernan Bas Art

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Etching

Revised Endpapers for "The Homosexual Neurosis" (Pink)
By Hernan Bas
Located in Berkeley, CA
Color aquatint.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hernan Bas Art

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Etching

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Find a wide variety of authentic Hernan Bas art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Hernan Bas in etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Hernan Bas art, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Glenn Ligon, Corita Kent, and Brian Calvin. Hernan Bas art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $4,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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