Fernando Mastrangelo Joined Cristina Grajales Gallery
The sculptor has relocated his operations from Brooklyn to Hudson to focus on a new, smaller-batch production model.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Fine Art
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Sculptor Fernando Mastrangelo has joined the roster of the Tribeca-based Cristina Grajales Gallery. This move coincides with the artist downsizing his operations from a 20-person production hub in East New York to a new 6,000-square-foot studio in Hudson, New York.
Why it matters
Rising fabrication costs and escalating real-estate prices have made the large-scale, independent studio model difficult to maintain. Mastrangelo seeks to minimize his time spent managing industrial infrastructure to focus more intensely on creative production.
Mastrangelo previously operated a 20-person hub in East New York that produced nearly 200 works annually. He now expects to produce 20 to 30 one-off works per year in his new 6,000-square-foot Hudson facility.
The players
Fernando Mastrangelo
He is a sculptor who holds an M.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth and is known for creating works from unconventional materials.
Cristina Grajales Gallery
This Tribeca-based art institution manages global logistics, client relations, and market positioning for its represented artists.
The details
Mastrangelo utilizes a signature blind-casting process that involves pouring aggregates like crushed glass, sand, and rare-earth oxides into inverse molds. His upcoming Territories collection, which features sculptural seating, tables, and wall reliefs, marks a shift toward a more curated, small-batch practice.
Timeline
Mastrangelo entered the design scene in 2008.
The artist created his cocaine-based sculpture, Felix, in 2009.
The Territories exhibition opens at the Cristina Grajales Gallery on October 8, 2026.
The Territories exhibition concludes on February 12, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
Mastrangelo's move reflects an industrywide shift as artists pivot away from heavy industrial infrastructure to prioritize small-batch practice. This strategic transition follows a pattern established during the 2008 economic recession's impact on the design scene.
Collectors and art enthusiasts can view the new Territories collection when the exhibition opens in Tribeca this October. The transition to a smaller production model may affect the availability of the artist's sculptural works in the secondary and primary markets.
The takeaway
Artists are increasingly re-evaluating the sustainability of large, resource-heavy studio models in the current economic climate. A focus on smaller production batches can allow for greater creative control and better long-term management of overhead costs.
Further reading
Discover more about current trends in the local arts scene within the Fine Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Curbed.
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