René Barba (1965) - Olis





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Olis is an original crayon drawing by René Barba (born 1965), 31.5 × 22 cm, dated 2023, signed, in excellent condition, from France and sold directly by the artist.
Description from the seller
Title: Olis
Dimensions: 31.5x22cm - framed
Technique: Pencil on paper
Year: 2023
René Barba
René Barba, a Cuban-American artist based in Paris, stands at the fascinating crossroads of high-end design and pure imagination. Defining himself as an “industrial sculptor,” Barba creates a unique aesthetic where structural rigor meets poetic dreaming. His work, populated by fantastical figures and organic forms, feels like it has been unearthed from a reinvented nature.
Barba’s creative process is driven by a quest for permanence. With a deep respect for the longevity of materials, he meticulously crafts pieces in bronze, ceramic, and wood. His creations are not merely objects; they are gateways to a dreamlike realm where humanity and nature move in seamless harmony.
Exhibitions :
1987: Arregui Hsia Fine Art, Coral Gables, Florida – Sculpture Furniture
1991: Galerie Les Cent Ciels, Paris, France – Paintings
1992: Galerie OZ, Paris, France – Paintings
1993: Galerie Van Melle, Paris, France – Paintings
2000: La Samaritaine, Paris, France – Glass Sculptures
2023: La Promenade des Artistes, Lagny-sur-Marne, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2023: Expo 4 Art, Paris, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2023: Les Temps Retrouvés, Sarlat-la-Canéda, France – Sculptures
2024: Galerie les Enfeu, Sarlat-la-Canéda – Sculptures
2024: La Promenade des Artistes, Lagny-sur-Marne, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2025: La Fête de l’Artiste, Saint-Cyprien, France – Sculptures and Drawings
2025: Une touche d’art – 9th edition. La ferme du Couvent, Coupvray, France – Sculptures
Title: Olis
Dimensions: 31.5x22cm - framed
Technique: Pencil on paper
Year: 2023
René Barba
René Barba, a Cuban-American artist based in Paris, stands at the fascinating crossroads of high-end design and pure imagination. Defining himself as an “industrial sculptor,” Barba creates a unique aesthetic where structural rigor meets poetic dreaming. His work, populated by fantastical figures and organic forms, feels like it has been unearthed from a reinvented nature.
Barba’s creative process is driven by a quest for permanence. With a deep respect for the longevity of materials, he meticulously crafts pieces in bronze, ceramic, and wood. His creations are not merely objects; they are gateways to a dreamlike realm where humanity and nature move in seamless harmony.
Exhibitions :
1987: Arregui Hsia Fine Art, Coral Gables, Florida – Sculpture Furniture
1991: Galerie Les Cent Ciels, Paris, France – Paintings
1992: Galerie OZ, Paris, France – Paintings
1993: Galerie Van Melle, Paris, France – Paintings
2000: La Samaritaine, Paris, France – Glass Sculptures
2023: La Promenade des Artistes, Lagny-sur-Marne, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2023: Expo 4 Art, Paris, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2023: Les Temps Retrouvés, Sarlat-la-Canéda, France – Sculptures
2024: Galerie les Enfeu, Sarlat-la-Canéda – Sculptures
2024: La Promenade des Artistes, Lagny-sur-Marne, France – Paintings and Sculptures
2025: La Fête de l’Artiste, Saint-Cyprien, France – Sculptures and Drawings
2025: Une touche d’art – 9th edition. La ferme du Couvent, Coupvray, France – Sculptures

