Manuel Mendive: Nature, Spirit, and Body

About

The artist’s multidisciplinary work, in particular his performances, has become a vehicle for exploring the intersections between art, religion, philosophy, ethics, and anthropology. At the Bronx Museum, Mendive will present a new body of works focused on his continued interest in Yoruba mythology, pondering on man’s relationship with nature and spirituality. Conceptualized as a cohesive group of paintings and sculptures, the overall installation suggests an “ancestral tour” to the heart of nature. Steeped in religious and philosophical ideas, Mendive’s artworks invite the viewer to immerse in a mythical search for identity. The exhibition will also feature a new performance in September 2017 created by Mendive specifically for the Bronx Museum.

Featuring photographs and videos by John Rowe.

Manuel Mendive is a member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) and of the International Association of Fine Arts Artists (AIAP). He has received important awards in Cuba, such as the Order for National Culture and the National Award of Fine Arts given by the Cuban Ministry of Culture. He has participated in several international biennials in Havana, São Paulo and Venice, and his works are included in important private and public collections both in Cuba, the United States, and Europe.

Manuel Mendive: Nature, Spirit, and Body is generously supported by Rockefeller Brothers Fund: Culpeper Arts & Culture Program and Director’s Circle, the Museum’s premier support group.