Gabriel Ortega

“Superheroes”
June 3 - July 1

Gabriel Ortega was born in Medellín in 1969. influenced by the culture of the comic. This interest lead him to begin his studies in the art school project in Medellin and then in Valencia, Spain where he studied Fine Arts. He currently lives and works in Italy. 

Ortega's work combines painting with sculpture, making each piece a little scenario in which superheroes entrusted to any mission or presented as cult figures stand out. 

His technique has an impeccable finishing touch with polished outlines and surfaces of pure color, influences by the ‘Ligne Claire’ comic style.

The use of Tintin, the main character in the work of Ortega, is intended to show the iconic connotations of the character: moral values, and an unwavering determination to complete a mission. So when Tintin embodies a superhero or a saint, it is intended to indicate that the mission is in good hands. 

In his twenty years of intense professional career, Ortega has had over seventy exhibitions in Europe and America, such as the Hall of Frescoes of Le Sibille di Raffaello in the Cloisters of the Bramante, Intelligent Building in Medellín EEPP;  Guest Artist, 21st International Exhibition of Comics in Barcelona, Spain; Cow Parade in Barcelona, Museum of Water.