FIG Community Gallery Presents: Hall of Mirrors
Santana’s Debut Solo Exhibition
Opening reception: June 12th 6-9PM
Exhibition runs: June 12-July 25
Santana is a multimedia portrait artist who works in charcoal, acrylic, and airbrush. Born in Oakland, California, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he developed a practice shaped by the cultural diversity of his upbringing. His style draws from urban influences—hip-hop, street-style graffiti, and Black fashion—resulting in bold, character-driven portraiture. Santana is currently studying at Tri-C, where he continues to expand his body of work and explore new mediums.
My upbringing informs Hall of Mirrors, an exhibition that reflects the many ways my identity takes shape—through mentors, memory, community, and the versions of myself I see at my highs and lows. Some reflections are flattering or empowering, while others feel distorted or uncertain, much like the features in each portrait. Each piece moves between clarity and confusion, showing how the people who raised me helped steady my self-image while I continue figuring out who I’m becoming. This exhibition is both a tribute to them, and an honest look at what I see staring back at me in the mirror.