Espacio Marzana presents La fábrica de hombres by Miriam Ocáriz in Bilbao
Exploring Miriam Ocáriz’s artistic shift in Bilbao
Contemporary art enthusiasts visiting the Bilbao Estuary will find a compelling exploration of masculinity and process at Espacio Marzana. The gallery hosts La fábrica de hombres (The Factory of Men), marking the second solo presentation by artist Miriam Ocáriz at this cultural venue. Known widely for her influential work in womenswear and fashion design, Ocáriz pivots her creative lens toward the male figure, establishing a conceptual workshop dedicated to the sequential creation of men.
Visitors stepping into the gallery encounter a departure from traditional garments and textiles, uncovering the foundational drawings that precede fashion production. The exhibition features a series of delicate male portraits rendered in various formats and displayed against a striking dark wall. These faces draw viewers in through direct, expressive gazes that anchor the room.
Among the standout pieces are delicate works crafted on rolling paper, suspended to catch air currents and respond subtly to the movement of visitors in the space. The showcase also highlights a monumental textile installation—a large-scale shirt hanging from the ceiling depicting intimate narratives of birth, transition, and connection.
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