Art · Science · Technology · Innovation

BIO

NastPlas is the artistic project of Fran Rodríguez Learte (A Coruña, 1979) and Natalia Molinos García (Vitoria, 1980). Currently based in Palencia, Spain, this duo has been creating for over 20 years. Their work focuses on visual experimentation with digital media (CGI, 3D, AI) to explore imaginary forms transformed into images, animations, and sculptures.

NastPlas's work questions humanity's relationship with the natural environment within the context of exponential scientific and technological advancements. Their art fosters a connection between art, science, and technology to envision and shape the future. Their unique approach blends digital innovation with traditional craftsmanship, resulting in works that flow between both worlds in a process of constant reinvention.

Their creations have been exhibited in institutions such as Untitled Gallery (Berlin), Dynamic Art Museum (Milan), CAFA Art Museum (Beijing), Osaka Art Museum (Osaka), and K11 Art Foundation (Hong Kong). They have participated in art fairs and festivals in cities like New York, Miami, Istanbul, and Paris.

Notable collaborations include brands like Apple, Nike, Red Bull, and Lexus. Recently, NastPlas was awarded the ADSW Global Digital Art Competition at COP28UAE (Dubai, 2023).

ARTIST STATEMENT

We investigate the expressive possibilities of emerging technologies to reinterpret the relationship between humanity and nature within the context of continuous scientific advancements. We believe that art and science must intertwine to expand the ways we perceive reality and connect with our environment.

Our practice explores concepts such as sustainability, identity, and innovation, addressing topics including the impact of technological evolution, representations of nature, intangible realities, and dystopian futures. Our creative process is grounded in the hybridization of advanced digital tools, such as CGI animation and Artificial Intelligence, with handcrafted techniques and traditional materials like ceramics, producing pieces where the digital and physical coexist and engage in dialogue.

Each work offers an opportunity to experiment with textures, forms, and patterns that not only reflect the complexity of the world we inhabit but also invite reflection on our role in its transformation and preservation. We aim not only to capture the beauty and fragility of nature but also to question the future we are constructing and how the organic and technological can coexist in harmony.