Roberto Lombana

Even though science describes the existence of multiple dimensions, some of which are hidden, we generally refer to a four-dimensional universe, with three spatial and one temporal dimension, all of which are captured in the photographic image. Its planimetric elements manifest the first two, width and length; while depth of field allows us to recognize volume and girth and the third dimension. Time, the fourth, is easily recognizable as photographic images are by definition a record of moments past, and yet they are also always present, even as change arrives upon its subjects.

The interaction of the four dimensions plays a fundamental role in the photographic work of Roberto Lombana. For instance, in some of his pictures, Lombana focuses on places where art and history are the protagonists and uses wide-angle lenses to revise them from a contemporary point-of-view. Settings and buildings that, he says, have already fulfilled their purpose because they create more memories than expectations, yet still teach us to trust in man and reason.

In his latest work, Lombana uses temporality to point towards the future because even though his are still records of moments past, the inherent technological ethos of the places and element...

2006
Master of Business Administration, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

2003
Engraving Workshop, International School of Engraving “Il Bisonte”, Florence, Italy.

2000
Bachelor of Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2016
“Light and movement” Art Nouveau Gallery, Miami, United States of America.

2015
“Mandalas” Galería Baobab, Bogotá, Colombia.

2013
“Four Dimensions” Art Nouveau Gallery, Miami, United States.

“Sueños revelados” Odeon, Montealegre Galería de arte, Bogotá, Colombia.

“Sueños revelados” Montealegre Galería de arte, Bogotá, Colombia.

2012
“Sueños revelados” FIA (Iberoamerican Art Fair) XXII, Montealegre Galería de arte, Caracas, Venezuela.

“Arquitectura imposible” Galeria Casa Cuadrada, Bogotá, Colombia.

2011
“Arquitectura imposible” Galería un cuarto de arte, Bogotá, Colombia.

2010
“Lugares de inspiración” Biblioteca pública Virgilio Barco, Bogotá, Colombia.

“Lugares de inspiración” Biblioteca pública El Tunal, Bogotá, Colombia.

“Lugares de inspiración” Biblioteca pública El Tintal, Bogotá, Colombia.

2008
“Lugares de inspiración” Art Room galería, Bogotá, Colombia.

2007
“Centenario” Art Room galería, Bogotá, Colombia.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2017
“Utopic symmetries”, a Pop Up Show, 10 Sullivan St. Soho, New York. United States of America.

2016
“Colombia 360” Otros 360 grados galería, Bogotá, Colombia.

“Art Fashion Colombia” Parque Guápulo, Quito, Ecuador.

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