Artist José Luis Torres’ installations invite viewers to not only see the spaces they inhabit in new ways, but also to playfully interact with these spaces. Torres challenges conventional exhibition standards through what he terms a “make do with” attitude. His materials are often everyday objects that have been repurposed to emphasize their value as witnesses of history. Through his art, Torres explores the fundamental and incidental status of objects, evoking the construction and deconstruction of their identity simultaneously.

Collaboration and spontaneity are key features of Torres’ work. He creates a dialogue between his work and its location by manipulating and re-configuring objects, but also by working closely with the organizations that host his pieces. The goal of these collaborative projects is not to create a specific final form but is instead aimed at representing the action of creation itself.

José Luis Torres was born in Argentina and has a Bachelor’s Degree in visual arts, a Master’s Degree in sculpture, and training in architecture. Torres has been living and working in Quebec since 2003 and has been showcased in many solo and group exhibitions in Canada, Argentina, the United States, Mexico and Europe.

Torres’ installation will be in McMullen Gallery until August 2022.