Ernesto Burgos manipulates industrial materials such as cardboard, fiberglass and resin to create gravity-defying sculptures that capture fleeting motion in a state of suspension. Through a repetitive cycle of bending, tearing, cutting, and adhesive manipulation, initial abstraction evolves into a fully realized three- dimensional entity, with traces of this process still evident in each work’s final state. Burgos’ tactile approach, akin to sculptural painting, serves as a conduit for the artist’s exploration of the dynamics of transformation, mark-making, movement and the nuances of manipulation. As the viewer’s vantage point shifts in relation to the artwork, each composition undergoes a metamorphosis, reshaping its illusory spatial dimensions in response to shifts in perspective. This dynamic interplay amplifies the depth and complexity of the gestural motions encoded within the work, inviting contemplation of the ever-evolving dialogue between form and perception.
Ernesto Burgos (b. 1979) was born in Santa Clara, CA and raised in Chile. He lives and works in New York, NY. In 2004, he earned a BFA from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA followed by an MFA from New York University in 2008. Burgos’ work has exhibited across the U.S. and internationally, most notably in solo exhibitions at Parrasch Heijnen, Los Angeles, CA; AK Contemporary, Cologne, DE; Kate Werble Gallery, New York, NY; Julian Cadet, Paris, FR; the Goma, Madrid, SP; Nino Mier, Los Angeles, CA; Halsey McKay, East Hampton, NY; David Castillo, Miami FL; Ross+Kramer Gallery, East Hampton, NY; Galeria Revolver, Lima, PE. His work is part of the public collection of Kunstmuseum Magdeburg in Magdeburg, DE.