Philip Aguirre y Otegui

Philip Aguirre y Otegui (born 1961, Belgium) is a multidisciplinary artist, known for his sculptures, textile works, and monumental installations. His practice explores key themes such as social justice, migration, and memory, while highlighting the interconnection between human fragility and strength. Through his works, often placed in public spaces, he offers a poignant visual narrative of the human condition, which he describes as "the poetry of the image."

While his three-dimensional works are central to his practice, Aguirre also places great importance on drawing and graphic works, which are integral to his creative process. For him, drawing is much more than a preparatory tool; it is a way of thinking and analyzing the world. As he puts it: "I draw, therefore I think." His works delve into profound issues of human dignity and social justice, reflecting his engagement with contemporary political and social challenges.

Aguirre's sculptures and public installations, exhibited across Europe and Africa, serve as powerful testimonies to collective memory, community, and space. His artistic language, blending classical influences with modern sensibility, results in works that are both timeless and deeply rooted in social consciousness.

Throughout his career, Aguirre has exhibited in prestigious institutions and has been praised for his ability to merge poetic sensitivity with critical reflection. Whether through bronze, wood, paper, or monumental interventions, his work constantly explores the complexities of human existence, weaving a subtle link between the personal and the universal.