“We could say that Mario Molins is a multidisciplinary artist, his gaze and praxis are directed and manifested in sculpture, in engraving, in poetry, in the mystical appreciation of nature, in the ecological sense of artistic practice” , writes the critic and art historian Ricardo García Prats of the artist who exhibits in the Carmen Terreros gallery the work ‘Why is there so much darkness when the eyes are closed?’, made up of 18 sculptures and 16 monotypes made mostly in 2023 and 2024. The inauguration is on Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m.
“The keys to the exhibition focus on the exploration of the relationship between human nature and the environments created by a humanity that is increasingly distant from itself. To do this, I use a bidirectional view in which I link the molecular world with the essence of the human being. “I develop ideas about order and chaos, the tension and distraction of our nature, questioning what happens when chaos occurs and what triggers that disorder,” says the artist born in Binéfar in 1983, with extensive background behind him. he. On occasion, in these same pages, his work has been linked to the production of David Nash, Alberto Carneiro and Giuseppe Penone, and he himself has expressed his admiration for creators such as Chillida and Oteiza, among others.
The artist considers that the materials used in the sculptures and engravings are significant and what he calls ‘eco-conscious’, “since I use wood from dead trees for my sculptures, creating a catharsis by transforming the inert tree into a new life. artistic. Furthermore, I create my own ecological inks from the wood scraps used in the sculptures, showing a sustainable creative cycle,” he explains.
“I create my own ecological inks from the remains of wood used in sculptures, showing a sustainable creative cycle”
From an aesthetic point of view, the works raise a reflection on the tensions and relationships present in humanity. “He used geometric shapes such as circles and spheres to represent concepts such as aggression, emigration, immigration and the myth of Plato’s cave. These shapes intertwine with natural wood to create compositions that suggest balances and imbalances, stability and instability, something that we can see in society,” says this thoughtful artist who wishes to ‘intervene’ in the turbulent society of his time.
Therefore, for Mario Molins “sculpture is a form of three-dimensional expression that transcends the visual to transmit the emotions and concepts that concern me, in this case about social relationships. It is a means to explore and materialize the link between space, form and the viewer, inviting a unique sensory and conceptual experience.” His personality and his work are linked to nature, as García Prats himself said: “I consider that my evolution as an artist is reflected in my growing interest in exploring the connection between nature and humanity, as well as in my commitment to sustainability. and ‘ecoart’ -he insists-. I consider that my work shows conceptual and technical maturity, using materials and techniques that reflect my concern for the environment and human nature.”
“Sculpture is a form of three-dimensional expression that transcends the visual to transmit the emotions and concepts that concern me, in this case about social relationships.”
The exhibition ‘Why is there so much darkness when the eyes are closed?’ It will remain open until June 29.
