Established Cuban-born, Portugal-based contemporary sculptor, Hans Varela works in a FIGURATIVE style.

Hans held his debut exhibition in the 1980s and was the founder of José Fowler Group of Sculptors, in Cuba. His initial work was made at the workshops of artists, Eduardo Llinz and José Duvergel, two of the most important Cuban sculptors, in the 2nd half of the 20th century.

He has also served as the President of the division of sculptors at the ACAA (Asociación Cubana de Artesanos Artistas).

Critically acclaimed in Portugal, Hans Varela´s work has been shown in over 35 collective exhibitions, 15 solo exhibitions and various international events.

A SELECTED list of his EXHIBITIONS is as follows:

2003
- Galería del Siemens Forum, Porto, Portugal.
- Galería del Siemens Forum, Lisbon, Portugal.

2001
- Galería Quadrante, Odivelas, Portugal.

1999
- Galería de Arte José Cecilio Hernández, Cuba.

1998
- “Arte Cuerdo”, Galería de Arte José Cecilio Hernández, Cuba.

1997
- “Les Soleis Noirs”, Seyssins, France.

1996
- Galería de Arte José Cecilio Hernández, Cuba.

1995
- Chamberry, France.

1994
- Chamberry, France.
- Torre de St. Aubin, Angers, France.

1990
- “Fusión”, Galería Amelia Peláez, Cuba.

A SELECTED list of COLLECTIVE EXHIBITIONS is as follows:

2004
- Teatro Vila Real, Porto, Portugal.

2003
- Hotel Sol Palmeiras, Paço d’Arcos, Portugal.
- Galería LCR, Sintra, Portugal.
- Galeria Cervejaria Trindade, Lisbon, Portugal. - Galería Arte na Guía, Casa da Guia, Cascais, Portugal.
- BelourArte Gallery, Quinta da Beloura, Sintra, Portugal.

2001
- Centro Internacional de Letras y Artes, Portugal.
- Galería ESPACIO GAN, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Galería Ars, Lisbon, Portugal.

2000
- Lapa Gallery, Portugal.
- Galeria Arte na Vila, Portugal.