Gerard Ortín's Conceptual Art Explores Nature and Perception in Barcelona's Creative Scene

Gerard Ortín, an artist from Barcelona now residing in Donostia, San Sebastián, explores the relationship between natural events and language in his creations. His body of work encompasses videos, sound pieces, and walks that utilize intricate forms to evoke a sense of the uncanny, blurring the lines between the self and the natural world. A graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona, Ortín also pursued studies at l'Aula de Música Moderna i Jazz (Conservatori del Liceu) and completed a master’s in San Sebastián. Emerging from a dynamic yet under-supported Barcelona art scene, he is influenced by earlier artists like Ignasi Aballí and Jordi Colomer. His art often includes themes of forests, tunnels, and roots, illustrating the convergence of various realities. This summary was featured in the January & February 2016 edition of ArtReview, where Daniel Steegmann Mangrané identified Ortín as a promising talent.