Art intervention of the artist Olmo Blanco in Edinburgh

Olmo Blanco’s drawings transform everyday contexts. Geometrical patterns cover walls, floors and the most common objects. His works are based on the ephemeral, in the persistent repetition of simple figures that turn into a kind of mantra, into a memory of our most recent archaeology. This is the first time that Olmo visits Edinburgh.

Olmo Blanco. Transforming The Everyday

Interview Room 11 Gallery brings one more time Spanish art to Edinburgh, this time in collaboration with Summerhall

Olmo Blanco’s drawings transform everyday contexts.

Geometrical patterns cover walls, floors and the most common objects. His works are based on the ephemeral, in the persistent repetition of simple figures that turn into a kind of mantra, into a memory of our most recent archaeology. This is the first time that Olmo visits Edinburgh. As collaboration between Summerhall and Interview Room 11 gallery, Olmo will transform a part of Summerhall building. This space, built at the beginning of the 20th century, is the perfect location for this artist’s works. For one week he will be working in one wall. 


This performance will become a permanent installation that will be part of the everyday of this building. His drawings will cover the walls applying to them another layer of history.

 This project counts with the support of Acción Cultural Española (PICE, Programme for the Internationalization of Spanish Culture)  and Consulado General de España en Edimburgo. Besides that, it would not be possible without the help of The Forest, Summerhall, El Olivo. Olive Oil Company, Viajar por Escocia. Tours en español and Tápame. Tapas Bar.

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Opening: Summerhall / Friday October 30th, 7-9pm: Opening: Summerhall / http://www.summerhall.co.uk/2015/olmo-blanco-instalodecoracion/

Olmo Blanco’s Website: www.olmoblanco.com