Ernesto Burgos »Balandro«

Ernesto Burgos’ works bring the enthusiasm of Abstract Expressionism into the third dimension with gravity-defying forms that harness the tension between painting and sculpture. His wall-based sculptures serve as a conduit for his ongoing exploration of transformative dynamics, stemming from earlier experiments with regular, everyday objects that delved into the boundless potential of materials.

Burgos employs a diverse array of industrial materials such as cardboard, fiberglass, and resin, meticulously subjecting them to a repetitive process involving tearing, cutting, bending, and adhesive manipulation. This harmonious interplay between materials results in unexpected transformations, often extending beyond the artist’s precise control. Material manipulation combines with chance to give rise to fluid forms that capture motion in a suspended state. The rapid mark-making techniques employed by Burgos play with the sculptural forms and enhance the illusionary spatial dimensions of his work, continually shifting and evolving with each change in perspective. His distinctive approach blurs the boundary between artistic mediums, transcending the traditional constraints of materiality and contemporary sculpture.