The human condition through figurative art

In 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi. Vol. III', figurative art comes to life at the Victor Lope gallery , in a proposal that escapes tradition to represent the human figure from various perspectives and materials. The exhibition, which can be seen from tomorrow, November 14, until January 11, hosts the work of fourteen artists, offering a meeting between painting, ceramics and sculpture. Each artist reveals personal and collective concerns, offering a critical vision of contemporary society.

Among the outstanding artists, there is Gerard Castellví , who in his paintings merges human bodies and natural landscapes, transforming the figures into extensions of the earth. Her characters blend with desert hills inspired by the landscape around her hometown, Montblanc, to express a deep connection with nature and the transcendence of the environment.

'Retrato del ser plural', Gerard Castellví (2024)

Another very powerful proposal is that of Cesc Abad , who, with a style between symbolic and dreamlike, reflects on the relationship between humans and nature. His works, often inspired by symbolism and post-impressionism, inhabit a space between reality and dream, where the fragility of the ecosystem and the complexity of human links with the environment are the protagonists. At the same time, Mario Dilitz surprises us with strikingly expressive wooden sculptures that explore human emotions in very deep psychological detail. His figures, realistic and full of nuances, convey the vulnerability and inner strength of his characters, becoming intimate portraits of the human condition.

'Libre', Cesc Abad (2022)

'207', Mario Dilitz (2017)

The exploration of the most intimate layers of being continues with the work of Tomàs Morell , who integrates cultural influences from both Germany and Barcelona and is defined as influenced by Nietzsche, Wagner, as well as by Expressionism and Cubism . With subtle irony, Morell celebrates ambiguities and metamorphoses, and questions gender roles and traditional constructions of identity. Beate Höing , for her part, delves into childhood memories and German folklore to build small kitsch-inspired ceramic sculptures. His work mixes ornamental motifs with souvenir culture, order and excess.

'Mujer bajo un árbol', Tomàs Morell (2024)

'Joker', Beate Höing (2024)

The exhibition is completed with artists such as Clara Adolphs, Léo Dorfner, Concha Martínez Barreto, Franco Fasoli, Kepa Garraza, Damien Cifelli, Juan de la Rica, Frank Plant and Chamo San . All of them, whether through nostalgia and the reinterpretation of old photographs or revisiting pop culture, history and urban mythology, offer a critical and renewed look at our past and present. The reflection on fragility, trauma and internal landscapes creates a space for dialogue with many voices, all oriented towards a deep exploration of the different faces of the human condition.