Assemblage is an artistic technique that involves creating three-
dimensional works by juxtaposing and combining found or pre-
existing objects — such as wood, metal, fabrics, household items,
and
everyday
fragments.
Unlike
traditional
sculpture,
assemblage
carries
the
memory
and
history
of
each
incorporated element, generating unique visual narratives rich in
symbolism.
In his assemblage work, Charles Barreto transforms ordinary materials
into visual poetry. By bringing together urban fragments, vintage
objects, and emotionally charged elements, the artist constructs
compositions that invite reflection on identity, memory, and time. Each
piece becomes a field of tension between the raw and the delicate, the
personal and the collective.