Pipa is a product of transformation – a true urban nomad, navigating the streets of Buenos Aires and Barcelona with equal ease, finding his voice in a world constantly under construction. Born the son of a gaucho in Argentina, Pipa grew up surrounded by the raw, earthy colors of the pampas, before venturing to the art school of Buenos Aires, where he honed his craft. The city’s vibrant culture, fierce tango rhythms and political undercurrents left an indelible mark on him, shaping his artistic vision.

In the early 90s, Pipa made the bold decision to move to Barcelona, a city in the midst of its own metamorphosis. As the city’s skyline changed in preparation for the 1992 Olympics, Pipa was drawn into the chaos, the noise, the construction – yet amid the turmoil, he found clarity in the simple power of color. His works from this period, including those using the bold blue and garnet hues reminiscent of the iconic Barcelona football shirt, reflect a sense of urgency and vibrancy – a city on the edge, caught between the old world and the new.

“Art is a reflection of a city’s soul, constantly evolving, never fully formed. It’s not the buildings or the streets that make a place – it's the energy that moves through it, the people, the rhythms. And that’s what I paint.”

Pipa’s art is a fusion of his roots and the new world, mixing abstract expressionism with a deep understanding of street culture. His canvases are not just about color and shape – they are about the pulse of the city, the invisible energy that moves through its streets and lives. Through his work, Pipa captures the fleeting moments of change, the beauty in chaos and the quiet meditation that can emerge amidst the storm.

Pipa’s paintings are windows into a world of perpetual change. His use of color and texture mimics the raw, untamed nature of urban life – a life where beauty and chaos coexist in a delicate, ever-shifting balance. Each piece tells the story of a moment in time, of a fleeting encounter with the streets that shape us. To step into Pipa’s world is to witness the city itself come alive.