Lugufelo Sculptor

Luis Guillermo Fernandez Lovera, known as "lugufelo," is a celebrated sculptor who emigrated to the United States to escape political and social turmoil in his native Venezuela.

Lugufelo's work is characterized by its multidimensional style, which engages multiple senses and evolves over time, inviting viewers to continually reinterpret their observations. His unique style is informed by his use of geometric shapes, which he manipulates to capitalize on the tactile nature of his materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, and wood. His sculptures also interact with natural elements, such as the sun and wind, which further amplify the sensory experience.

A student of kinetic design under the tutelage of Jesus Rafael Soto, lugufelo draws inspiration from other renowned artists such as Naum Gabo, Pablo Picasso, and Victor Vasarely. His installations can be scaled to enormous proportions and are suited to a variety of environments, from corporate entrances to local parks.

Despite the scale of his work, lugufelo also incorporates small, computer-generated components into his designs, creating a harmonious, integrated effect. When he's not creating art, he enjoys bicycling, walking, and practicing martial arts.

Lugufelo has been ...

2013 Attended to different Museums and Art Exhibitions – Paris, France – 06/18 to 07/08/2013
2013 Attended to the Biennale of Venice 55th International Art Exhibition – Venice, Italy – 06/23 to 06/30/2013
2012 Creator of “The first Sons and Daughters” art project, a tribute monument to the different Native American cultures. The eye, hand, torso, foot, head and the soul are the complete set of the proposed monument.
2011 Creator of the Hope through Film award, an exclusive and unique piece commissioned by the New England Festival of Ibero American Cinema to honor the winner of the Emerging Filmmaker Feature Film Competition. The sculpture's rising spiral shape evokes the Pine Tree - a symbol of New England that predates colonial settlements - created with cinema tape for the New England Ibero American Film Festival Prize (NEFIAC)
’01-’07 Metal Works Artist - Provide management computerized renderings of design ideas and plans for gates, commercial furniture and window bar designs. Use various techniques to create ornamental and functional items; Travel around the country for metal works exhibitions and seminars
2007 Freelance Metal Work Artist. Meet with clients to gather design objectives and details for crafting commerc...

- International Biennale Artists Exhibition Miami, IBAEM / June 6th to 14th, 2013
- Doral Design District - International Taste of Art 11/10/2012
- Mad Hatter Arts Festival - Coconut Grove 11/16-18/2012
- Brickell Art Walk, Mary Brickell Village
- Broward College "Celebrating Hispanic Colors" 10/11 – 11/15/2012
- Doral Government Center Inaugural Art Exhibit 07/27/2012 - 08/31/2012
- Mad Hatter Festival: 10/29/2011
- Brown University, Outreach initiatives, New England – NEFIAC Award Design – 09/30/2011
- Art Walk Edition – Wynwood, Miami – 05/14/2011
- Art Walk Edition – Wynwood, Miami – 01/08/2011
- Twelve Young Artists: 12/11/2010