David Moreno Spanish, b. 1978
Works
Biography
David Moreno is a Spanish artist who creates towering houses and cascading villages that reflect the architecture of our lives. His sculptures alternate between rigidity and fluidity as he manipulates the thick wire into solid walls or curving arcs. Though three-dimensional, these works resemble an architect’s sketches with their flowing lines and grid-like qualities.
What begin as cross-hatched drawings evolve into intricate sculptures made from hundreds of steel rods and piano wires of varying lengths. The overlapping materials are welded together, capturing the essence of their freehand pencil origins. Often suspended on gallery walls or from the ceiling, Moreno's pieces are illuminated by spotlights, casting long, soft shadows that contrast with the sharp vertical lines, adding even greater depth to the sculptures.
Moreno's works represent an imaginary architecture that exists between 3D-model and handcrafted objects, between concept and realization. These pieces appear only partially formed, which is why they feel so weightless. Fragile, floating houses and staircases lead to mysterious doorways, connecting unknown lands. For Moreno, these connections symbolize human relationships: he views human energy as a network of interconnected lines.
David Moreno was born in Barcelona in 1978. An architect by training, he soon devoted himself to his artistic practice. Since 2006, he has exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. He now lives and works between Rotterdam and Barcelona.
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