EMILIO CHAPELA
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Born in Mexico City. Living in Berlin Miembro del Sistema Nacional de Creadores de Arte, México. PhD Artistic Research. University of Plymouth. CV His art practice explores intricate connections between science, technology, and ecology. He inquiries on notions of time and space that are manifested through matter and forces such as astronomical phenomena, light, weather, gravity, rocks, plants, volcanoes, and rivers. He enjoys writing, walking, hiking, and stargazing, which are tools that he utilizes for his art practice.
Emilio’s art practice explores intricate connections between science, technology, and ecology, he has been focusing more and more on climate change and bodies of water—making him a perfect fit for the themes we’re exploring. During his residency, he presented a small exhibition at La Galería. He also led a workshop with the children from the Centro Comunitario, focusing on our emotional and affective relationships with the ocean and other natural elements that surround them—especially from the perspective of the younger generation. Emilio also participated in a multidisciplinary round table as part of Azul Pacífico, where Emilio explored the critical role that art and artists play in the ocean's conservation.
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