Kiván Quiñones (1997) is an artist from Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico where he obtained a BA in Communications from the Universidad of Sagrado Corazón (2020). He has been an artist in residence in The Macedonia Institute in Upstate NY (2024) and at the Alfonso Arana Foundation, in Spain/Paris (2023). Among his most recent solo exhibitions are: Everything I had but couldn’t keep, Recinto Cerra, San Juan, PR (2023); A Brief Narration of Destruction, El Kilómetro, San Juan PR (2023); Power Figures, Publica, San Juan PR (2022); and They Call Me, Dragon Crab Turtle, St.Louis, MO (2022).His most recent group exhibitions include: Reuniones, Fortuna, Lausanne, CH (2024); Beneath the paving stones, STONE/AGE, Los Angeles, CA (2024); and Black Brick Projects, Brooklyn, NY (2023).

The artist's practice explores the dynamic relationship between memory, wonder, and uncertainty, using light and color to create a heightened energy frequency. Through gestural stains and drips, their work initiates a ritualistic experience that invites viewers to engage their imagination and connect with personal memories. The sea often serves as a central motif, embodying both chaos and calm—an ever-shifting reflection of society’s complexities. By immersing themselves in this interplay, viewers enter a state of contemplation, transcending the physical boundaries of the artwork.

Incorporating elements of syncretism, the artist redefines symbols and objects within a contemporary context, allowing them to take on new meanings. This transformation positions the artist as a neo-shamanic figure, bridging past and present through art’s transformative power. Their work acts as a catalyst for introspection and spiritual exploration, encouraging viewers to reconnect with ancestral memory and personal narratives. In this space of self-discovery, the boundaries between art, memory, and the spiritual realm blur, creating a dialogue that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.