Christian Garcia Bello: Material Poetics and Vernacular Forms

Christian Garcia Bello (1986) is a Spanish artist and designer whose creative output resides at the complex intersection of art, design, and thought. His approach is deeply rooted in the hyperlocal narratives and vernacular forms of the territory. His body of work primarily materializes through sculpture and works on paper, consistently striving for a balance between the sophisticated and the austere. Through his artistic practice, Christian Garcia Bello investigates the poetic condition of materials, often employing traditional architectural shapes and post-vernacular sculptural languages. As a designer, he develops strategy, product, and visual identity projects for companies and institutions, articulating judgement, narrative, and artistic sensibility throughout complex processes. He also teaches talks and lectures in cultural, academic, and corporate institutions.