René Barba (1965) - Bird - 41x29cm

Title: Bird
Dimensions: 41x29 cm - unframed
Technique: giclée print on paper, numbered 1/10, signed, dated, COA
Year: original drawing created in 2015
Shipping: Kraft tube

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 – 9è édition. La ferme du Couvent, Coupvray, France – Sculptures