Eduardo Stupía
Bio
Eduardo Stupía, born in Vicente López in 1951, is a prominent Argentine artist known primarily for his work in drawing and painting. His work is characterized by the free use of lines, shadows, and textures, creating compositions that blur the boundaries between drawing and painting. Over the course of his career, Stupía has experimented with various techniques, developing a practice that moves away from realism, instead seeking to create works that capture dynamism and emotional intensity.
Stupía has held exhibitions in important museums such as the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Buenos Aires and the Museo de Arte Moderno in Buenos Aires. He has also been recognized with various awards, including the Konex Award in 2012. Additionally, Stupía has worked as an artistic director and art critic, and is a prolific writer on contemporary art. In 2012, he presented a major retrospective at the São Paulo Biennial, further cementing his international reputation.
Statement
Eduardo Stupía's artistic practice is defined by his focus on geometry, line, and space. Through drawing, painting, and printmaking, Stupía creates works that explore perception and the tension between order and chaos. His work is characterized by the use of lines that, when interwoven or repeated, form patterns and structures that invite reflection on time, movement, and visual structure. With a precise and minimalist style, Stupía establishes a deep connection between formal simplicity and conceptual complexity.
