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.

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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

Details

Artist
René Barba (1965)
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Olis
Technique
Pencil drawing
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
31.5 cm
Width
22 cm
Weight
300 g
Style
Abstract
Period
2020+
FranceVerified
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Object sold
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