Ernesto Zapata Urrutiabeascoa works across painting, sculpture, digital media, and diverse visual techniques, informed by his training in engineering and a strong artistic drive. He is known for "layered sculpture," a process that integrates two- and three-dimensional elements to evoke movement and alter perception, often employing bold color and striking chromatic contrasts. Zapata Urrutiabeascoa’s work addresses human and environmental challenges from unconventional viewpoints, provoking viewers to reconsider their relationship with the environment, history, and the future.