Modulated geometry. Analysis of the working process in the sculpture of Robert Ferrer

Abstract

This study investigates the working process of sculptor Robert Ferrer i Martorell, focusing on aspects such as module, rhythm, and symmetry as geometric principles that structure his work. Through the graphic analysis of five sculptures created between 2019 and 2023, the study examines the evolution of the formal language and design methodology employed by the artist. The research combines Ferrer’s testimony with theoretical references and provides a detailed graphic study of the selected pieces. Drawing serves as a research tool to reconstruct the steps followed during Ferrer's creative process.

The analysis demonstrates how Ferrer employs operations such as repetition, rotation, and the displacement of modules as compositional strategies that engage in dialogue with various artistic movements, including Constructivism, Neoplasticism, and Kinetic Art. Furthermore, his exploration of space and materiality establishes a connection between his work, architecture, and the viewer’s perception. The findings help to clarify Ferrer’s oeuvre, conceptualised as a plastic investigation that combines geometric rigor with sensory experimentation, thereby contributing to the use of the module as a means of constructing space in contemporary art.