Carlos Jiménez, Pilar Balsalobre
photoAlquimia
Madrid, Spain
+ 00 34 91 4717665
www.photoalquimia.com
photoAlquimia, is a creative artistic studio co-founded by the couple Pilar Balsalobre and Carlos Jiménez, with a history of 15 years in the creation, design and production of narratives and tools to raise awareness, awareness and dissemination of the environment, nature and sustainability.
The trajectory of the study can be coherently perceived as a bridge between human beings and nature, exploring their diverse arc of relationships and generating a deep dialogue between the user and the objects, spaces and transformative experiences that they develop.
Multidisciplinary in nature, and convinced of the power of simplicity "less is more", each project they undertake is carried out with a unique approach, mixing and refining in an alchemical way, ingredients from nature, crafts, industry, culture and tradition.
Art and design are their main working tools, through which they develop critical points of view in the search for more harmonious relationships with the environment that sustains us.
Among the work areas they develop, can be mentioned the design and production of spaces for interpretation and re-connection with nature, permanent and traveling exhibitions, events, artistic installations, eco-design and photography. The studio has received various national and international awards and its works have been published in prestigious architectural, art and design publishing houses.
The trajectory of the study can be coherently perceived as a bridge between human beings and nature, exploring their diverse arc of relationships and generating a deep dialogue between the user and the objects, spaces and transformative experiences that they develop.
Multidisciplinary in nature, and convinced of the power of simplicity "less is more", each project they undertake is carried out with a unique approach, mixing and refining in an alchemical way, ingredients from nature, crafts, industry, culture and tradition.
Art and design are their main working tools, through which they develop critical points of view in the search for more harmonious relationships with the environment that sustains us.
Among the work areas they develop, can be mentioned the design and production of spaces for interpretation and re-connection with nature, permanent and traveling exhibitions, events, artistic installations, eco-design and photography. The studio has received various national and international awards and its works have been published in prestigious architectural, art and design publishing houses.
Work Experience
Somos Más Que Agua
Art Installations
Artistic installations inspired by water for the Canal Foundation in Madrid, for the celebration of its 18 years of activity..
2019
Viaje Al Principio
Multi-sensory Experience Design
Design and production of a thematic and immersive multisensory installation
2019
PIXELATA
Installation Design
Creation and design of a project that fuses art, environmental awareness and participation.
2017
Craft Fair FARCAMA
Fair Design
Creative direction, photography, branding, press and social networks comunication of the Craft Fair of Castilla-La Mancha.
2017
Stand Castilla-La Mancha. FITUR 2017
Stand Design
Creative and artistic direction of the stand of Castilla-La Mancha for the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2011
2017
Natura Imitatis
Product Design Collection
Ecodesign of objects inspired by nature and produced on a small scale by artisans os Spain and Portugal
2015
Merchandising And Photography For FSC Spain (Forest Stewardship Council)
Animation books & pins
Design of communication materials, merchandising and photographic reports
2013
Stand Castilla-La Mancha. FITUR 2011
Stand Design
Creative and artistic direction, photography and graphic design of the stand of Castilla-La Mancha for the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2011
2011
Tridimensiona
Travelling 3D Exhibitions
Self-produced and travelling exhibition of stereoscopic and high-resolution photography
2008
- 2009
EL BOSQUE INTERIOR
Traveling Exhibition
Interactive, multisensory and self-produced exhibition. Traveled to over 40 cities and towns across Spain. Visited by over 120, 000 individuals. At present it continues to be visited as a permanent exhibition
2006
Awards
EMPORIA. Veredictas International. National Awards Of Ephemeral Architecture.
Silver Adward at "Miscelánea" category.
2019
Bienal Iberoamericana De Diseño 2018 (BID_18)
Mention at "Design and Citizen Participation/ UCCI" category.
2018
Shenzhen Global Design Award (SDA)
Nomination Awards. Organized by the Shenzhen City of Promotion Office & the Committee of the Shenzhen Design Week (SDW)
2018
IDA Design Awards 2017
2 GOLD Prizes: "Design for Society" category, and "Design for Sustainability" subcategory. Los Angeles, USA. 2018.
2017
FITUR 2017. IFEMA
FIRST PRIZE. Design of contents and creativity for the stand of Castilla La Mancha at FITUR 2017
2017
Bienal Iberoamericana De Diseño 2016 (BID_16)
Selection from Spain in "Industrial design / product" category
2016
International Design For All Foundation Good Practices Awards
Selected as a Good Practice in "Spaces, products and services already in use" category
2015
A'Design Award And Competition
Gold and Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category
2015
A'Design Award And Competition
Golden A' Design Award Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category.
2014
EMPORIA. Veredictas International. National Awards Of Ephemeral Architecture.
2 SELECTIONS EMPORIA for the best exhibition stand design & for eco stand.
2012
FITUR 2011. IFEMA
Best design of institutional stand FITUR 2011
2011
Artesanía De Castilla La Mancha
First price "Design applied to the crafts"
2011