Moisés Ortiz

(Mexico City, 1981)

Ortiz holds an MFA in Visual Art from the Faculty of Arts and Design at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Marked by profound self-criticism and perfectionist tendencies from a young age, his introverted nature fostered a deep focus on the technical aspects of his medium. This dedication ultimately shaped his distinct appreciation for contemporary aesthetics and their conceptual possibilities.

After completing his degree, Ortiz took a decade-long hiatus to reflect on his artistic practice, both conceptually and emotionally, while exploring adjacent creative systems, such as design.

Ortiz’s career is rooted in an ongoing dialogue with the legacy of Mexico’s muralist forefathers, particularly Rivera and Siqueiros, whose revolutionary approaches to subject matter and medium offered him a vital entry point into his own artistic exploration. The global achievements of Cubist pioneers have also profoundly influenced his work, inspiring him to push the boundaries of form and structure. During his time at UNAM, Ortiz became a proponent of analytical and critical aesthetic theory, a perspective that has fueled his continued innovation on the canvas.