Current Resident:

Matias Di Carlo, www.matiasdicarlo.com

B. 1978, Argentina

Matias Augusto Di Carlo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1978. His Italian roots are imprinted with a long history in artistic iron smithery. Very soon Matias becomes the fourth generation to continue creating with metal and fire, taking it to the level of a sculptural language of his own.

1989 – 2001 Mastery in Blacksmithing and Metal Forging techniques, and dominating the most complex and refined wrought iron and forging processes through apprenticeship in the family workshops in Argentina. Bespoke projects in Buenos Aires and Patagonia, mainly in the architectural and landscaping fields.

While largely self taught in the field of Fine Art, Di Carlo came to art making through a long process of intensive meditation and long periods of being a nature wonderer as well as mastering the art of mountain climbing. After spending long periods in solitude, climbing the Patagonian mountains, Di Carlo arrived at a holistic approach art making to extend the representations of his own body and thought processes through the embodiment of sculpture. This process continues into the present day and is the key motivation and holder of balance in Di Carlo’s oeuvre.

2002 – 2003 Arrival in Spain together with his wife Andrea. In-depth study of metal modelling techniques in Italy and Spain. Experimenting with diverse methods and different types of metal and thus discovering new techniques and procedures. Working closely with his wife Andrea Di Carlo, a bespoke furniture designer, in developing concepts for contemporary cutting edge unique design production.