Mateo López

Mateo López’s practice spans drawing, sculpture, and installation, often transforming everyday objects and architectural elements into new forms that challenge perception and scale. Working with a diverse array of materials from wood and bronze to paper and natural pigments, he explores the relationship between the body, space, and the act of making.

His work frequently blurs the lines between two and three dimensions, with drawings that suggest sculptural possibilities and sculptures that retain a graphic sensibility. López’s meticulous attention to detail and his playful approach to materials invite viewers to reconsider the familiar, revealing hidden structures and narratives within the mundane.

Based in Bogotá, Colombia, López’s art engages with themes of transformation, memory, and the ephemeral nature of existence. His installations often respond to specific sites, creating immersive environments that encourage a deeper engagement with the physical and conceptual boundaries of art.