Gil Gelpi interprets the human body and all that exists as a substance in constant transformation. His sculptures capture an organic logic—an intuitive system of growth that mirrors bacterial patterns, where the inside melts with the outside, fusing impulses, emotions, energies, and memories into ever-evolving forms.

The use of recycled materials in his work is not just an environmental statement but an extension of his philosophy: nothing is static, everything is in a continuous process of becoming, decaying, and regenerating. By integrating materials with a past life, he infuses his pieces with an inherent narrative—objects reborn, carrying traces of time and existence.

His figures often appear fragmented or eroded, as if shaped by the invisible forces of time. They embody both fragility and resilience, inviting viewers to reflect on the impermanence of identity and the fluid nature of being. In his work, the body is not a fixed entity but a porous surface—absorbing, changing, and breathing the world around it.

BIO

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Born in Lisbon in 1985, Gil Gelpi merges philosophy and sculpture, drawing from Deleuze, Guattari, and Spinoza to explore transformation and interconnectedness. Originally trained in cinema, he later studied sculpture at Escola Massana in Barcelona, refining his practice through residencies in Budapest, Morocco, and Catalonia. Since 2018, he has also been an educator, teaching sculpture and human figure modeling at Escola de Ceràmica de la Bisbal. His work has received recognition, including an Honorable Mention at the Sintra Painting and Sculpture Prize (2017) and a Lisbon City Council scholarship, which led to his first solo exhibition in Budapest.

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PUBLICATIONS

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Gil Gelpi’s work has been featured in exhibition catalogs and artistic publications, highlighting his exploration of transformation, materiality, and the human form. His participation in renowned residencies such as KonventPuntZero in Catalonia and Al Maqam in Morocco has led to discussions on his sculptural practice in contemporary art spaces. Additionally, his pieces have been showcased in media covering his solo and group exhibitions, reflecting his distinctive approach to sculpture and philosophical influences.

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BEYOND FORM

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Gil Gelpi’s artistic path spans across Europe, shaping a career centered on transformation and material exploration. His work has been exhibited in renowned galleries such as Galeria N2, Galeria 3 Punts, and Artevistas in Barcelona, as well as Passevite in Lisbon. He has participated in significant residencies like KonventPuntZero in Catalonia and Al Maqam in Morocco, enriching his sculptural practice through diverse cultural dialogues. With exhibitions in spaces like Centre Cultural La Mercè in Girona and Acadèmia de Belles Arts de Sabadell, his work is also part of notable private collections across Europe and the Americas. Combining philosophical inquiry with material experimentation, Gelpi stands as a distinctive voice in contemporary sculpture.