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.
Artistic trajectory
Prize “III Certamen de Escultura Silvestre de Edeta 2011”. Líria City Hall.
Honor Medal “XXº Premio López-Villaseñor Award 2011”. Ciudad Real.
1st Prize in Painting “Juventud 2011”. Castellón City Council.
1st Prize “José Camarón 2010”. Segorbe City Hall.
Honorable Mention ” IV Figurative Sculpture Award 2010″. Badajoz City Hall.
1st Prize “Galarsa Sculpture 2009”. XIX Autum Awards. Chiva Town Hall.
1st Prize “Bancaja-Segorbe Foundation 2008”. José Camarón Contest Segorbe City Council.
1st Prize “Senyera Sculpture 2007”. Valencia City Hall.
Valencia City Hall.
Noja City Hall.
Vila-real City Hall.
Chiva City Hall.
Segorbe City Hall.
Alicante City Hall. Centro 14.
Castalia Iuris. Castellón.
Valencia Provincial Council.
Fundación Bancaja-Segorbe.
Castellón City Hall.
Liria City Hall.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
French Antilles.
Portugal.
United States.
France.
Spain.
United Kingdom.
Germany.
Cyprus.
PUBLICATIONS
El periódico Mediterráneo. Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Feature in VISION magazine. Nº 8. 2013.
Report by the EUROMAXX television network. February 2013.
Las Provincias. GPS. Friday, January 20, 2012.
Levante-EMV. Arte Castelló. April 2011.
Cuadernos. El Periódico Mediterráneo. April 2011.
Tucomarca.com. December 2009.
La Red Comarcal. December 9, 2009.
Feature in LECOMENTS magazine. Nº 10. 2007.
Diario Alerta. Saturday, June 24, 2006.
El Diario Montañés. Monday June 19, 2006.
STUDIES
2004-2006:
1º y 2º years of Doctorate and Research at the Sculpture Department of the Fine Arts Faculty of Madrid. Complutense University.
Honorary Collaborator of the Sculpture Department. UCM. Madrid.
Pedagogical Adaptation Course (CAP) and internships at the “La Palma” Art School in the Art Baccalaureate. Madrid.
2004:
Graduate in Fine Arts (Sculpture) Fine Arts Faculty. Polytechnic University of Valencia. Valencia
Scholarships
2007:
Assistant Scholar in the Project “Color en Ecuador” sponsored by la U.C.M. (Quito y Cuenca. Ecuador)
2005-2006
Assistant Scholar at the Sculpture Department of the Fine Arts Faculty of Madrid in order to attend the International Art Symposium SIANOJA 2006. Noja. Cantabria
Assistant Scholar at the Sculpture Department in order to attend the “IV International Forum of Experts in Contemporary Art. ARCO 2006” Madrid
Assistant Scholar in the Cooperation Project “Bellas Artes y Pinto con Matruchhaya” in India. Sponsored by the Complutense University of Madrid and the Pinto City Council and coordinated by José Luis Gutiérrez
2003-04
Séneca” Scholarship Holder at the Faculty of Fine Arts of Seville.