Nohra Haime Gallery

Ricardo Cardenas

Bio

Nacido en 1966 en Medellín, Colombia, Cardenas aporta una fusión distintiva entre la Ingeniería Civil y las Bellas Artes a su práctica escultórica. Esta rara combinación de disciplinas da forma a una obra que es a la vez estructuralmente refinada y visualmente poética. Sus esculturas abstractas se distinguen por una presencia imponente y una complejidad dimensional que establecen un diálogo fascinante entre las formas orgánicas, la materialidad, el color y el concepto. Cada pieza invita al espectador a una exploración reflexiva de sus elementos cuidadosamente compuestos.

Statement

Rooted in tradition yet forward-thinking in its vision, Cardenas’ work reflects a contemporary sensitivity to both art and the environment. His sculptures honor nature as a profound source of inspiration, while also considering its ongoing negotiation with the built world. Although his compositions may appear spontaneous, they are carefully orchestrated to create a harmonious balance of light, form, and space. Through the interplay of geometric structures and ethereal shapes, his work evokes the quiet poetry of the natural world—from drifting clouds to intricate bird nests and the vast, interconnected life of mangroves and wetlands.

Ricardo Cardenas
Title: MANGLAR
Medium: Stainless Steel
Year: 2025
Dimensions: 258 x 78.5 x 123.5 cm
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