David Moreno, the Barcelona-based sculptor, constructs not merely houses and villages, but entire worlds from delicate steel rods, reflecting the fragility and complexity of human existence. His works serve as architectural metaphors, where every bend of wire and each interconnected piece carries profound meaning.
Moreno frequently incorporates anthropomorphic elements into his sculptures, evoking skeletons or beating hearts, highlighting the inseparable connection between architecture and the human body. In “Construcción en cabeza-Cabeza en construcción,” the domed foundation seamlessly transitions into a face, suggesting that life itself is an ongoing process of construction. Meanwhile, in “Resumen 2020,” the artist provides a somber response to the pandemic, crafting the silhouette of a human skull.
Moreno’s sculptures engage in a dialogue of opposites: the rigidity of steel versus the fluidity of lines, static forms against dynamic movement. He skillfully manipulates wire, transforming it from solid walls to graceful arches, as seen in “La vie en rose.” His constructions, reminiscent of favelas, balance on slender columns, creating an impression of fragility and vulnerability.
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Today, Moreno continues to experiment, working on a large-scale installation for an architectural firm in Miami while simultaneously crafting miniature versions of his sculptures as elegant jewelry. His art represents a perpetual search for new forms and meanings, an endeavor to express the deepest mysteries of the human soul through architecture.