David Moreno Spanish, b. 1978

David Moreno is a Spanish artist born in 1978 in Barcelona, whose work bridges architecture and sculpture to explore the spatial dynamics of human experience. Trained as an architect, Moreno soon shifted his focus entirely to art, translating architectural thinking into three-dimensional sculptures that resemble floating cities, intricate houses, and cascading villages. Using thick steel rods, piano wires, and cross-hatched frameworks, he creates forms that oscillate between rigidity and fluidity, evoking both the precision of technical drawings and the freedom of hand-drawn sketches.

Moreno begins his process with drawings, layering pencil lines and grids that serve as blueprints for his sculptures. These sketches evolve into complex structures composed of hundreds of wires, meticulously welded and shaped into vertical walls, curving arcs, and interconnected staircases. Though tangible and three-dimensional, the works retain the lightness and transparency of their drawn origins. Often suspended from ceilings or mounted on walls, they interact with light and shadow, producing ephemeral, floating forms that appear weightless while maintaining architectural integrity.

The imaginary architecture of Moreno’s sculptures exists between conceptual vision and physical realization. Partial constructions, fragile stairways, and floating houses suggest mysterious pathways and hidden connections, reflecting his interest in the networks that link people and spaces. For Moreno, these intricate forms serve as metaphors for human relationships, energy, and interaction, turning structural frameworks into symbols of social and emotional connectivity.

Since 2006, David Moreno has exhibited internationally, with his works presented in galleries and museums across Europe, North America, and Asia. His practice continues to evolve as he explores the limits of material, space, and perception. Currently, Moreno lives and works between Rotterdam and Barcelona, where he develops new installations that expand on his ongoing dialogue between architecture, sculpture, and the human experience. His unique approach has positioned him as a prominent figure in contemporary Spanish art, celebrated for combining technical mastery, conceptual depth, and poetic visual storytelling.