(b. 1968, Belgian/Spanish)

Born in Brussels, Belgium, to a father from Bilbao and a mother from the lush landscapes of Navarre in Spain, the artist’s journey has been profoundly shaped by his mother, an accomplished painter who instilled in him a deep appreciation for the creative process. As a young artist, his family relocated to Navarre, where he began a business dedicated to the artistry of natural stone. This experience fostered a profound relationship with the material and ignited a passion for travel, allowing him to explore diverse landscapes within Spain and beyond its borders. The interplay between architecture, materials, and the organic forms they create has become the cornerstone of his artistic identity.

Today, the picturesque town of San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa is his home, where his creative focus intertwines with the timeless beauty of natural stone and the resilient nature of steel. Drawing inspiration from his paternal roots, his memories of Bilbao, and his early encounters with stone in Navarre, he forges a deep and intimate connection with the materials he works with. This relationship has been pivotal in shaping his artistic narrative.

Throughout his career, he has wandered through enchanting landscapes, observing and reflecting on the intricate petrographic formations that form the earth’s outer shell. Each stone tells a story, its composition, colors, textures, and shapes inviting contemplation. This is where his journey with the material begins: by engaging in a tactile dialogue, where every touch and caress unlocks its energy. The stone communicates with him, and in return, he shares his own essence, giving rise to a creative exchange that evolves uniquely with each piece.

His studio is located in the surrounding landscape of Tafalla, in his mother’s village in Navarre. There, amidst the natural beauty of his outdoor workspace, he breathes life into his dreams and ideas. He works outside, harnessing his creativity using only the strength of his arms and the depth of his thoughts.

Through this connection with stone, time stands still; it captures the essence of fleeting moments, while iron, born of its mineral origins, embodies movement, representing the human experience at that precise instance. Through the curves and forms of his sculptures, he expresses his most cherished memories, which are ephemeral, poignant, or cyclical. Life flows onward, while steel carves its narrative.

Once he completes the initial phase of his sculptures, he transports them to his workshop in Bera de Bidasoa, also in Navarre. There, he meticulously refines the mounts and applies the final touches, breathing life into his work. Each piece tells a unique story using Cor-Ten steel, a weathering process that creates a layer of rust protecting the metal from the elements.