Marina Núñez Explores Cosmic and Human Landscapes in "Fuera de sí" at Espacio Marzana
Art enthusiasts visiting Bilbao can experience a compelling intersection of contemporary art and cosmic imagery at Espacio Marzana. The contemporary-art gallery beside the Bilbao Estuary hosts an exhibition titled Fuera de sí, marking the third presentation by artist Marina Núñez at the venue.
What to Expect from the Exhibition
The showcase features sixteen newly created works that invite viewers to reflect on identity, scale, and transformation. In these pieces, human faces transform into fragile collections of celestial bodies, resembling new constellations or stellar systems forming like supernovas.
The visual presentation includes fragmented, folded, and hollowed-out faces. While these distorted portraits can suggest a loss of emotional or physical stability, they also evoke a productive departure from routine. They encourage observers to step beyond familiar certainties and explore alternative dimensions.
Cosmic Resonance and Terrestrial Landscapes
The imagery draws inspiration from space exploration and astronomical photography captured by telescopes and probes. These cosmic visuals oscillate between feelings of insignificance in a vast universe and a deep, intimate connection to the cosmos, balancing between moments of wonder and existential unease.
The exhibition is rounded out by selections from the 2016 series Seísmos. These pieces feature vitrified skin textures that blur the line between organic and artificial materials. Rather than focusing solely on distant galaxies, these works connect back to earthly terrain, presenting convulsive anthropomorphic landscapes where new life emerges from zones in crisis.
To plan your visit and discover more contemporary art spaces across the city, you can explore the map of Bilbao culture spots or browse the complete museum directory. You can also plan your cultural itinerary through Musemap (musemap.art).
