Sergio Femar

Statement

Influenced by the nature of the street art style, his work is very aware of the matter that composes it as well as its origins. Sergio does not have a fixed idea in his mind before starting to work. It is the material that comes and connects with him. The artist observes the suggestions and lets the work flow itself. As a result, spontaneity becomes a key element when understanding the process, the features of the physical support, the colour bound to the shape or the three-dimensionality.

His project needs to be connected to current times, the outside: the painting tries to represent the present moment, daily images that cross each other, objects he finds and transforms. Sergio believes in second opportunities when it comes to work with materials. We live in a society that consumes “things” at a fast speed pace where the existing and available resources are very exploitable. This is where Sergio’s work molds to the environment and it is complemented with it as a manner to connect to the ever-changing world we live in.

GlogauAIR Project

The main purpose for which I’m applying for this scholarship is because I’m interested in materializing painting in space, and that is to take the leap to installation and move from fabric and board to three dimensions.

I believe that on the Berlin art scene, numerous transverse investigation proceedings which have resulted in the confluence of painting, sound, video and architecture have been developed in a unique and unparalleled way.

The main theme I want to address during my stay at GlogauAIR is the installation as a pictorial project of the space. I really believe that the possibilities offered by the city of Berlin, along with an environment of young creators, will bring me closer to the reality of other materials and supports.

The development of painting in Germany in recent years has been very significant and has been reflected in the work of artists such as Blinky Palermo, Albert Oehlen or Richter, who are a source of inspiration for my own work. That is the reason why being surrounded by their language and creativity is a determining factor in my professional development.

During this quarantine, I have been reflecting and working on several concepts of expanded painting, partly thanks to considerations such as “the installation transforms the empty, neutral, public space into an individual artwork – and it invites the visitor to experience this space as the holistic, totalizing space of an artwork” of Boris Groys in his book Going Public.

Staying at the GlogauAIR artists’ residence is undoubtly an opportunity for personal and professional growth that fits in with my current purpose of transferring the idea of composition from canvas to space.

CV Summary

Degree in Fine Arts, painting speciality with honors for the University of Salamanca (Spain). Promotion 2008 – 2013

Solo Shows

• “Jux·ta·po·si·ti·on” at Galerie Biesenbach (Duo) (Colongne, Germany). 2020
• “La Mirada Compartida” at Gärna Art Gallery (Duo) (Madrid, Spain). 2020
• “Arquitopía” at Invernadero The Sibarist at Art U Ready. Sponsored by Acciona (Madrid, Spain). 2019
• “La bicicleta” at EspacioBRUT (Madrid, Spain). 2018
• “Vogavoga” at EspacioBRUT (Madrid, Spain). 2016

Group shows

• “Quarantine Exhibition” at Space52 (Athens, Greece). 2020
• “Carte Blanche” at Galerie Biesenbach. (Cologne Germany). 2020
• “30+5 Exposición Aniversario” at Aurora Vigil-Escalera Galería de Arte (Gijón, Spain). 2020
• “Generación Y” at Club Matador (Madrid, Spain). 2019 – 2020
• “Small World” at Galerie Biesenbach (Cologne, Germany). 2019
• “Snow Monkey” at Galerie Biesenbach (Cologne, Germany). 2019
• “Wall Sculptures” at Freud Monk Gallery (USA). 2019
• “Exposición 57” at Viloria Blanco Galería (Maracaibo, Venezuela). 2018 – 2019
• “Lenguajes en Papel 8” at Galería Fernando Pradilla (Madrid, Spain). 2017 – 2018
• “Arte 17 pequeño formato” at Viloria Blanco Galería (Maracaibo, Venezuela). 2017 – 2018

Art Fairs

• Soon “JustLX” with Aurora Vigil-Escalera Galería de Arte (Lisbon, Portugal). 2021
• Soon “JustMAD” with Aurora Vigil-Escalera Galería de Arte (Madrid, Spain). 2021
• “Art und Antik Messe” with Galerie Biesenbach (Münster, Germany). 2020
• “Art Marbella” with USC Miami (Marbella, Spain). 2019

Art Residencies

• GlogauAIR Berlin (Berlin, Germany). 2020
• “X Encontro de Artistas Novos” #EAN10 (Santiago de Compostela, Spain). 2020

Galleries

• Galerie Biesenbach (Cologne, Germany)
• Aurora Vigil-Escalera Galería de Arte (Gijón and Madrid, Spain)

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