In "Semilla Negra", Ofelio Serpa, a graphic designer and cultural manager from Tenerife, explores the motif of the seed and its development. The works draw on organic forms, progressing from depictions of real seeds to their free reinterpretation and the invention of new forms.
On display are large-scale ceramic seed-inspired objects. Curves, compact or open structures, elongated or openwork forms, and varied surfaces form the basis of the series. Serpa also utilises grooves, veins, outer shells, scale and groupings in various patterns to create independent, expressive sculptures from this botanical starting point.
The works aim to visualise growth and vitality. Francisco Santos describes the exhibition as a new chapter in Serpa's exploration of seeds, which carry on species, lie dormant in adverse conditions and germinate under the right circumstances. In this way, the exhibition links the idea of natural renewal with the artistic quest for new forms of expression.
The exhibition runs at the Sala de Arte Bronzo in La Laguna from 23 October to 20 November 2026.