bio
Omar Reyna is a Mexican-Canadian interdisciplinary artist who focuses on the intersection of research and the activity of making. Much of his artistic practice takes place in the boreal forest near Whitehorse, where he lives and works.
Born in Mexico City and now residing in Yukon, Canada, Omar has studied visual communication, photography, sculpture, painting, and the philosophy of image. His work has been exhibited in various countries, including Canada, Argentina, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Notably, Omar is a finalist (2023) and a longlisted artist (2025) for the Yukon Prize for Visual Art .
Statement
I see my art practice as creating worlds beyond the visible, bridging the real and imagined. I aim to evoke events and actions that challenge our perceptions. My approach involves both cerebral and physical engagement. Research and reflection play pivotal roles, but I also engage in thought, articulation, and conceptualization through the act of creation. For me, experimentation while making constitutes a form of physical thinking. Many of my creative processes rely on an unfocused mind, enabling me to progress while eschewing direct, linear thinking.
