Chema Rodríguez Alcántara | Interdisciplinary Artist & Sculptor

Chema Rodríguez Alcántara is a contemporary interdisciplinary artist whose practice is deeply rooted in the exploration of found materials and the concept of "recreating geographies." Based on a synthesis of intuition and rigorous research, Chema Rodríguez Alcántara develops a body of work that spans installation, sculpture, and photography. Central to the artist's vision is a critical examination of contemporary overconsumption and the resulting destruction of the natural environment. By utilizing discarded and human-made materials, Chema Rodríguez Alcántara transforms the mundane into poignant critiques of modern ecological impact. The artist's projects, such as "el mar de plástico," showcase a mastery of material transformation, using beached polyethylene sheeting, scrap metal, and graphite to reference specific points of origin while creating entirely new, objective forms. Chema Rodríguez Alcántara emphasizes the site-specific nature of installations, often critiquing the role of the artist within the studio and the broader cycles of real-life development and decay. Other notable works include "parcelicas," "golfo," and "agua salá," each continuing the investigation into how context defines or fails to define material reality. Through this process of recreating, Chema Rodríguez Alcántara invites viewers to engage with the artificiality of making and the enduring presence of what is already there in the natural and industrial landscape.