Armas (b. 1977, Canary Islands, Spain) creates works that emerge from an intimate dialogue between sound and material. His practice is guided by the auditory resonance of his medium—whether the rhythmic friction of charcoal on raw canvas, the whispering hiss of an aerosol can, or the reverberating tension of sculptural elements in space. Sound becomes both a source of inspiration and a compositional tool, influencing the textures, gestures, and forms that define his work.
Much like the rhythm and cadence found in poetry, Armas' work carries a quiet musicality—each mark, interval, and transition shaped by an innate sense of flow. His compositions unfold as if guided by an underlying pulse, where repetition, contrast, and silence play equally vital roles. This sensitivity to rhythm allows his materials to dictate their own tempo, resulting in works that feel both spontaneous and deeply attuned to their own internal logic.
Drawing from his origins in the Canary Islands, where the confluence of natural forces—wind, waves, and volcanic echoes—shapes the landscape, Armas embraces a process that is deeply intuitive and sensory. Each piece is an exploration of sonic memory, material response, and the ephemeral nature of perception. Through layering, erasure, and movement, he allows the work to evolve organically, capturing the interplay between control and chance.
His work invites the viewer to listen as much as to look—to consider how sound imprints itself onto the visual realm and how silence, too, carries weight.
