Born in El Salvador in 1986, Hugo Rivas studied art at the University of El Salvador (2010) and Theology at El Instituto Cuadrangular de El Salvador (2012). Rivas uses his this background to create dream-like portraits, which draw on themes such as nature and imagination. His work has been featured in several solo and group exhibitions, such as MARTE Museum of El Salvador (2010), Casa Turqesa Art Space in Miami (2012), Cultural Center of Spain in El Salvador (2009), as well as included in many art auctions across Central and South America. In 2013, Rivas was recognized by the National Collection of El Salvador for his participation in the Don Bosco University Art Gallery Collection.