Xavier Cunilleras.
1979, Barcelona Currently lives and works in Mexico City.
Working in the space between cinema and contemporary art, Xavier Cunilleras creates installations that are often described as poetic and slow-paced, with a focus on introspection, spirituality, and the relationship between human beings and nature. Using symbolism and dreamlike imagery to explore themes of memory, loss, and the human condition. By using unconventional narrative structures, expanding and contracting the sensation of time and playing with the use of sound and music, which helps to create a sense of atmosphere and emotional resonance.
education
2001 MFA, Cinematography, Centre d’Estudis Cinematografics de Barcelona
1999 BA, Media and Design Studies, E.M.A.V, Barcelona
residencies and awards
2016 Botin Foundation with Joan Jonas. Art Residency in Santander, Spain.
2015 I-art Sicily, Art Residency
2013 Skowhegan Art Residency.
2011 Bursary Award, Spanish Culture Ministry. New Technologies applied to Cinema.
2008 Shorts International and Playstation UK. Mentor Montxo Armendáriz.
screenings and exhibitions
2016 Stream or river, flight or pattern Group Exhibition. Villa Iris. Fundacion Botin.
2015 Linea Transversal. ZONAMACO Art Fare . Mexico City, Mexico.
2014 Linea Transversal. Dot Fifty One Gallery, Miami, USA.
2013 Memory of the Land at REGION 0 MARCO Vigo, Spain.
2013 Memory of The Land WNDX :: Festival of Moving Image. Canada.
2012 Memory of The Land. Talcual Gallery. Mexico City, Mexico