Mother and Child, 2023
Los Angeles, b. 1982
Gabe BC's immersive, interactive projects utilize cutting-edge technology combined with video, projections, and neon light. With roots in filmmaking and influenced by the rise of social media programs, the artist's work ranges from small sculptures to large-scale, interactive, public installations that focus on memorialization, modern culture, and the digital and cultural imprints we leave behind for future generations. Barcia-Colombo often tempers his obsession with legacy and memory through his use of humor, as he tackles serious issues in works of all sizes. In addition to his own practice, he is an Associate Professor at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he teaches Interactive Media Arts and Interactive Telecommunications. His five-channel video, Platform was one of the inaugural artworks on view during the 2023 opening of Grand Central Madison terminal.