Bárbara Pérez
Artist
Bárbara Pérez (1977), architect and since 2017 also dedicated to sculpture, integrating her work with architecture and urbanism, focusing on nature and water.
exposicion
Thinking the city
The call “Thinking the City” calls for emerging artists who, through their work, reflect and dialogue on the contemporary city, offering unique perspectives on their real experiences, research and desires, from a critical awareness. The initiative aims to give voice to visions that offer a new reading of urban landscapes and societies.
We have had an exceptional jury:
asun rodríguez montejano. Comisaria
Elba Benítez. Galería Elba Benítez
Carlos Garaicoa. Artista
Javier Aparicio. Galería El Chico
Paco de Blas. Gestor Cultural
Carlos Alvarez. Editor. Piece with Artist
Silvia Hengstenberg. ART U READY y The Sibarist
After carefully analysing each proposal received, we are pleased to announce the names of the artists selected in the first call for emerging artists,
‘Thinking the city’.
There has been a very high standard and it has not been easy to make the decision.
The shortlisted artists are (in alphabetical order):
Carme Aliaga Perera
Daniel Barrio
Sebastián Bayo
Paula Botella Andreu
Solange Contreras Pavez
Julia Grunberg
Stefanie Herr
Delfina Inés Giacomo y Wanda Acevedo
Rodrigo Moreno
Mina Nogueira
Chema Rodríguez
Dayana Trigo
Invernadero The Sibarist
San Lorenzo, 11
He studies natural forms, avoiding orthogonality and rationalising curves, while questioning current construction practices and their impact on the environment. He works with artisans to materialise his pieces, valuing the transmission of artisan knowledge. His works seek to integrate art into urbanism, capturing and filtering rainwater to slowly return it to the ground. He has participated in numerous competitions, solo and group exhibitions and fairs. For example in the Arco Fair with Espacio Valverde in 2023 and 2024.
The work focuses on the permeability and collection of rainwater in small portions to mitigate droughts and floods, as well as to attract flora and fauna. It questions current building practices and the ability of debris to reintegrate into nature. It uses manual Roman techniques with lime mortar, involving master craftsman Luis Prieto throughout the process. The tools were made from recycled materials and the technique allows for various geometric combinations adaptable to the urban space.