MARIO VALDÉS

Mario Valdes (1965, Madrid)  is a sculptor belonging to several groups in Madrid, including ESTEOESTE, PAVA, and Madrid STONE DESIGNS. His work as a sculptor has two lines of investigation. On the one hand, he explores the possibilities of objects as referents of reality, decontextualizing contemporary industrial materials and using the figure of the chair as a metaphor for the person. On the other hand, he delves into the metaphysical dimension of space using masses of matter, crystals and videos, with which he builds dense or transparent scenes that serve to project the existence of the human being. He combines his work as an artist with his professional practice as an emergency doctor.

SOLO SHOWS

2022

The Secret Forest. MAVA. Alcorcón (Madrid). Spain.

2021

Neoplatonic Symmetries. MAVA. Alcorcón (Madrid). Spain.

Geometric Delights. MAVA. Alcorcón (Madrid). Spain.

2017.

From Conversation to Silence. Botí and Villaseñor Exhibition Rooms. Torrelodones (Madrid). Spain.

FERIARTE. Madrid. Spain.

2013.

FLECHA. Madrid Art Fair, Selected Artist. Madrid. Spain.

1997

ARCO 97. ZDOSBOYS Gallery. Madrid. Spain

GROUP SHOWS

1998

ARCO 98. Selected Designer for Empresa University Institute Exhibition

1995

Selection of Spanish Sculptures by the Iberian Foundation 2000. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon, Portugal.

1994

Selection of Spanish Sculptures by the Iberian Foundation 2000. Rijks Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

1993

Selection of Spanish Sculptures by the Iberian Foundation 2000. Diamante Museum, Ferrara, Italy.