An open practice shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and the coexistence of popular imagery, memory, and material exploration.
Exploration as a Starting Point
José Cacho’s work is articulated through exploration. His practice does not originate from a single theme or a fixed technique, but from a constant interest in testing, combining, and opening new possibilities within his own visual language. The question that runs through his process is not meant to reach definitive answers, but to generate new paths.
“My work is a proposal for continuous exploration of themes, iconography, techniques, and materials.”
– jose Cacho
Within that movement, certain elements remain present. The female figure and popular iconography appear consistently, functioning as anchors within a body of work that remains open to variation and change.
Where Images Come Together
His trajectory was shaped by personal experiences that gradually left their mark on his work. A trip to Portugal reactivated memories connected to his family history: the walls and furniture in his grandparents’ home decorated with traditional regional mosaics. Upon returning, those patterns began to surface in his work almost unconsciously.
Over time, he identified other influences that became part of his process. His interest in the work of Gustav Klimt, his research into Banksy and the use of stencil in certain figures, as well as his encounter with Rafael Cauduro and techniques related to deterioration and the passage of time, were incorporated as layers within his practice. Not as direct references, but as elements that, together, began to shape the language he expresses today through his art.
An Open Process
Experimentation plays a central role in his way of working. Testing unconventional materials, combining diverse iconographies, and accepting unexpected results are part of a process that prioritizes discovery over certainty. Curiosity acts as a driving force, leading him to explore materials and spaces beyond traditional art circuits, from hardware stores to antique markets.
The completion of a work does not come from a predetermined decision or technical criteria. As long as a piece remains in his studio or showroom, it stays open to further intervention.
“I’m only sure a work is finished when I deliver it to the collector or the gallery.”
– jose cacho
Market, Collaboration, and Movement
His relationship with the art market is grounded in pragmatism. He recognizes that not every work resonates in the same way and that there is no universal formula for balancing creative freedom with external demand. Finding that point of convergence requires analysis, reflection, and self-criticism, and each artist must navigate that path individually.
At present, his work is advancing on several fronts. Creatively, he is exploring concepts such as duplicity, repetition, and centrality, developing collections in which these principles align both compositionally and aesthetically. Spatially, he is working to expand his geographical presence, strengthening relationships with galleries and fairs in Mexico, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In terms of the market, recent commission-based projects have introduced a collaborative dimension to his process, transforming creation into an exchange where the work emerges from shared ideas.
Gaze and Context
José Cacho’s work proposes multiple points of entry. At first glance, it seeks to offer a direct aesthetic experience, a visual stimulus that does not require explanation. From there, sustained observation opens a space for reflection: why elements are placed where they are, how color operates, where materials originate, and how the eye moves through the piece.
When he incorporates text or handwritten elements, the viewer is invited to move closer and construct a personal interpretation. Each reading is different, expanding the meaning of the work.
Being part of Art Week CDMX 2026 represents a space of encounter and expansion for him, a platform where exhibition, learning, exchange, and commercial opportunity converge, opening new creative and professional routes.
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José Cacho
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