Carles Valverde (*1965) works with metal, mainly with steel, with sheets and profiles commonly used industrially; he oxidizes, sands, and adds patina to these materials. His universe is identified with geometry, his sculpture is governed by sections, angles and sharp edges. At a first glance, nothing contradicts the rigor of forms. We admire the sharpness of his vision and the beauty of the surfaces. But in reality, nothing is more variable than this geometry. Small pieces that can be held in one‘s hand, dense and massive, are produced in their monumental versions and placed on the ground; these sculptures only have a transitory appearance.

Valverde is interested in the options that are hidden within the forms. It is not only the finished sculpture that tempts him, but the forms contained within. Geometry is a language of clarity and simplicity that holds all the complexities. The work of Carles Valverde was developed starting from simple ideas from which it reveals inexhaustible riches.

He has shows in Switzerland, Germany and Spain, while participating in international art fairs throughout Europe. He also produced several monumental sculptures for public and private organizations and his works are part of numerous collections in Switzerland and abroad.

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