"I explore the relationship between matter, light, and space through painting that detaches from its support to become a floating, ethereal, and ever-evolving entity."
Her work explores the relationship between matter, nature, and light, developing a visual language in which painting frees itself from its support and becomes an entity of its own. She is drawn to the organic, the primordial, and the ethereal. Through experimentation with fiberglass, pigments, and translucent materials, she seeks to extract fragments of the world and suspend them in a space where painting and sculpture engage in dialogue.
Each piece balances chaos and intention, undergoing continuous evolution as the materials behave unpredictably and demand to be listened to. She moves away from the traditional canvas, allowing the edges of her pieces to become part of the composition, interacting with air, light, and shadow. Her works are not static objects but suspended bodies whose presence shifts depending on how light moves through them.
Paulas work approaches abstraction as a practice deeply rooted in the landscape and natural elements, drawing inspiration from how materials exist in their purest state. In this sense, her process is a constant search for the essential, for that which lies at the intersection of matter and sensation.
Paula Blanco (Oviedo, 1996) is a visual artist who investigates the relationship between matter, landscape, and light through expanded painting and sculpture. Her work focuses on experimenting with translucent materials such as fiberglass, pigments, and varnishes, allowing her pieces to take on an ethereal, ever-changing presence.
Her practice is defined by the detachment of painting from its traditional support, creating structures that float in space and are shaped by light and shadow. Her artistic process is centered on exploring the organic and the primordial, pushing the boundaries between painting and sculpture.
Over the years, she has developed a personal technique through material research, merging the pictorial and the sculptural to create works that establish a dialogue between humanity and nature. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries and institutions, solidifying her as an emerging voice in contemporary art.
