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Manuel Martí Moreno was born in Valencia in 1979 and studied Fine Arts at universities in Valencia, Seville, and Madrid. His main artistic motivation lies in expressing his questions and fears about human existence through volume and the use of everyday objects and industrial materials. His work has been praised for its originality and experimental nature, with his creative use of nuts being a distinctive feature in creating unfinished volumes.
The work of contemporary sculptor Martí Moreno is characterized by the use of diverse materials, from nuts, corrugated rod, wire mesh, terracotta, fiberglass and polyester resin, as well as found objects and reused materials. However, it is his creative use of nuts that has garnered recognition. In his sculptures, he uses nuts to create unfinished volumes that invite the viewer to complete the artwork with their imagination. Moreover, his sculptures have a strong emotional and philosophical component, meant to be contemplated and enjoyed from the perspective of sensations and feelings, as well as the profound questions that have preoccupied humanity since self-awareness: What is reality? Who are we? What is the meaning of existence? Where are we headed as a species?
Martí Moreno began his professional career as a contemporary sculptor in the 2000s, and since then he has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and museums in Spain and other countries. Throughout his trajectory, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, establishing himself as one of the most interesting contemporary sculptors within the current art scene. In his recent works, Martí Moreno is experimenting with new languages and materials as vehicles for expressing his existential concerns and desires. He explores new plastic forms and creates sculptures that stem from the reflection and manifestation of the unconscious mind, where the drives of Eros and Thanatos become apparent. In this sense, his work is characterized by its capacity for evolution and formal transformation, always from a humanistic perspective, making it a living and ever-changing body of work.
Manuel has exhibited his artwork in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. Notable exhibitions include the Bienal Ciutat Vella Oberta, Casa de Velázquez in Madrid, Fundación Bancaja in Valencia, and the Museum of Fine Arts in the same city. His work has also been showcased in cities such as Munich, Chicago, Miami, Venice, Barcelona, and Saint-Tropez. In all his exhibitions, the contemporary sculptor has sought to transmit to the viewer the question of human existence, inviting him to reflect on the concepts of: reality, existence, fragility, memory, transience, vulnerability, expiration….
In conclusion, Martí Moreno’s work exemplifies the human capacity to transform everyday materials into art. As a contemporary sculptor, his use of nuts and unfinished volumes invites viewers to participate in the creation of the artwork, providing a unique and enriching experience. With his constant evolution and transformation, Martí Moreno has established himself as one of the most intriguing artists in contemporary sculpture.
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