Born in Santiago, Chile, Humberto Pinochet is the son of Jorge Pinochet, a farmer, rancher, and rodeo champion, and artist Sylvia Araya. He spent his childhood in southern Chile, on a ranch where painters, sculptors, writers, and other members of the artistic community often gathered. This childhood spent in artists' studios greatly influenced his interest in the visual arts.

While he says he feels blessed to have been surrounded by creative people, he emphasizes that his career path has also been influenced by the devastating realities of war and exile. "I spent the first part of my university education under the yoke of a military dictatorship. Fortunately, upon my arrival in Canada in 1977, I was able to complete my studies in the more serene atmosphere of the Faculty of Visual Arts at Université Laval."

Driven by his natural curiosity, Humberto has traveled extensively to learn more about the world and its history. These journeys are a constant source of inspiration. His works, which display a wide variety of themes, are windows onto a world that the artist invites us to discover. Urban scenes, landscapes, and seascapes are among his favorite themes.

Throughout his career, Humberto has experimented with most mediums, but he always returns to acrylic, which allows him to better explore the play of light. He also devotes a lot of time to photography and devotes himself to sculpture. His artistic imprint is marked by intense colors, exotic subjects, and above all, light. His pictorial universe is in perpetual mutation.

Humberto Pinochet is passionately devoted to his painting. He has participated in numerous artistic and cultural events around the world, including over a hundred exhibitions in Canada, South America, the United States, and Europe. His works can be found in several galleries and corporate and private collections throughout Canada, the United States, and France.