Yael Herrera Halley
Project Type
Oil Paintings
In my personal projects, I like to wander into the surreal and the symbolic. I create dreamlike scenes that hint at larger stories—paintings that make you pause and ask: What’s happening here? Who is this? Where and when does this take place? I’m inspired by religious iconography and fantasy imagery, and I often think of my work as forgotten myths or fictional legends—stories that never quite made it into the history books or sacred texts, but could have.
About the Artist
My name is Yael Herrera Halley
Born in Mexico City in 1990, Yael’s journey as an artist is deeply rooted in observing and capturing the human form, through the intricate details of faces and bodies. With pencils charcoal, and paint, he strives to bring life to his portraits, gently experimenting with colours to add new dimensions to his work.
Beyond the realm of realism, Yael delves into the surreal, and the philosophical. Utilising inks, acrylics and oils he creates landscapes and scenes that defy the ordinary. At the heart of his creations lies a fascination with fantasy and science, an exploration of the human mind, and its profound connection to our world, society and culture.
