Gabriel Escámez embodies everything one can attribute to a total artist. He possesses genius, sensitivity, charisma, overflowing energy, and great determination to achieve the desired outcome in each of his projects. When you are near someone with the tenacity and talent he possesses, their energy rubs off on you, which drives you to strive for excellence.

We find him at Cobalto Studio, the space that Gabriel and his team inhabit in Barcelona. A sort of art gallery, creative workshop, sensory archive, and office adorned with objects that are as emotive as they are beautiful. The entrance greets us with intriguing pieces of noble and pure materials. To the left, a long table is positioned in front of the glass facade, activating a dialogue between the indoors and outdoors. At the back of the studio, a resting area or small lounge leads to the more functional space. A wardrobe runs along the area of work tables. A hat, several drawings, photographs, ceramics, and other unique objects rest on top of it.

Gabriel shows us some of the items he has brought to add a personal touch to the article: the guitar that once belonged to his father, his unintended collection of white Vans sneakers, and some effects that are part of his particular creative universe. His enthusiasm for including them in the selection is more than noticeable. At the end of our visit, he decides that one of the ‘artistic installations’ he has arranged for the photos, will be exhibited at Cobalto Studio for at least a few hours. “Could be fun, right?” he asks rhetorically in a question that summarizes all his persona at once.